Matthew
Americannoun
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one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, believed to be the author of the first Gospel: originally called Levi.
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(in the New Testament) the first Gospel. Matt.
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a male given name.
noun
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a tax collector of Capernaum called by Christ to be one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9:9–13; 10:3). Feast day: Sept 21 or Nov 16
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the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him
Etymology
Origin of Matthew
From Old French Mathieu, from Late Latin Matthaeus, from Greek Matthaîos, Maththaîos, from Aramaic Mattāi, shortening of Hebrew Mattityāh(ū), Mattanyāh(ū) “Gift of Yahweh”
Example Sentences
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Written by Matthew Parkhill, with Guy Ritchie — who directed Robert Downey Jr. in two steroidal Holmes films — helming some episodes, it’s pulpy and nutty and preposterous, mostly in a good way.
From Los Angeles Times
The timing and scale of the conflict might have caught many off guard, Ebury’s head of market strategy Matthew Ryan said in a note.
Many homes need new wiring, larger breakers or a full panel replacement, and some require upgrades to the service connection to the grid, said Matthew Freedman of the Utility Reform Network.
From Los Angeles Times
But with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford back and several recent draft classes producing emerging stars, the Rams will be among the favorites to make their third Super Bowl appearance under McVay.
From Los Angeles Times
Alipio was impressed by how well Matthews performed on short notice.
From Los Angeles Times
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