1. (

• pair ,
• pair_off ,
• partner_off ,
• couple

) form a pair or pairs; "The two old friends paired off" ;

2. (

• match ,
• mate ,
• couple ,
• pair ,
• twin

) bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project" ;

3. (

• pair ,
• geminate ,

) occur in pairs ;

4. (

• pair ,
• geminate

) arrange in pairs; "Pair these numbers" ;

5. (

• copulate ,
• mate ,
• pair ,
• couple

) engage in sexual intercourse; "Birds mate in the Spring" ;

1. (

• mated ,
• paired

) occurring in pairs or as a pair; "paired fangs"; "paired gloves" ;

2. (

• opposite ,
• paired ,

) of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem; "opposite leaves" ;

3. (

• paired

) mated sexually ;