verb🔗ShareTo group into one or more sets of two."The teacher paired the students together for a partner activity. "grouporganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring two (animals, notably dogs) together for mating."The breeder carefully paired the champion poodle with a proven mother to produce high-quality puppies. "animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo engage (oneself) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions."Because Mark, a Republican, was traveling for work, he paired with Susan, a Democrat, so neither of them would vote on the upcoming environmental bill. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo suit; to fit, as a counterpart."The teacher paired each student with a partner for the group project, ensuring their skills and interests complemented each other. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo impair, to make worse."The stressful job interview paired her ability to concentrate on her studies. "negativeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become worse, to deteriorate."Her eyesight paired steadily as she got older, making it difficult to read. "conditionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading