Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
play-cupid
verb
/pleɪ ˈkjuː.pɪd/
Definition
To act as a matchmaker or facilitate a romantic connection between two people.
Examples
- She decided to play-cupid for her best friends by organizing a dinner party together.
- After seeing their chemistry, he couldn’t resist playing Cupid and setting them up on a blind date.
- It’s often a lot of fun to play Cupid and see two people fall in love.
Meaning
The term ‘play-cupid’ implies taking on the role of Cupid, the Roman god of love, by attempting to bring two individuals together in a romantic way.
Synonyms
- matchmake
- set up
- facilitate romance
