Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-play-cupid
verb phrase
/tə pleɪ ˈkjʊpɪd/
Definition
To act as a matchmaker or to help bring two people together romantically.
Examples
- She decided to play Cupid for her two single friends.
- It’s not easy to play Cupid when they are both so shy.
- They always joke that they’re the ones who played Cupid on their first date.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of facilitating a romantic connection between two individuals, often without them realizing it.
Synonyms
- act as a matchmaker
- mediate romance
- bring together
