correspond
verb
cor·re·spond ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd 
ˌkär-
corresponded; corresponding; corresponds
intransitive verb
1
a
: to be in conformity or agreement
… the ideal failed once again to correspond with the reality …
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James R. Sutherland b
: to compare closely : match —usually used with to or with
The number of ballots cast should correspond to the number of people present.
c
: to be equivalent or parallel
In some countries, the role of president corresponds to that of prime minister.
2
: to communicate with a person by exchange of letters
Synonyms
- write
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Example Sentences
In some countries, the role of president corresponds to that of prime minister. the joints on a horse that correspond to the human knees Each number corresponds to a location on the map. We'll revise the schedule to correspond with the school calendar.
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Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 Researchers believe the remains could correspond to a dinosaur that was 39 feet (12 meters) tall and 82 feet (25 meters) long. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 This may still seem like a high number of children vaccinated, but those four percentage points correspond to many children now at risk of dying from a preventable infection. Seth Berkley, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2022 Ryan’s office confirmed that the congressman texted that to Jones but stated the two did not meet up for drinks or correspond further. Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 The Baltimore County school board pledged its commitment this week to LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools, even as some members questioned the rights of students to use names, pronouns and school facilities that correspond with their gender identity. Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 12 Aug. 2021 In addition to playing some of their classic songs, each of the night's shows was going to correspond with one of the four EPs from SZNZ — which each match one of the four seasons, the release explained. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Several studies, for example, have discovered that infections seem to correspond with heightened levels of testosterone in infected males when compared to non-infected males. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 4 Aug. 2022 Baumgart and Healy continued to correspond with Stoyer about how to proceed. oregonlive, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French correspondre, from Medieval Latin correspondēre, from Latin com- + respondēre to respond
First Known Use
1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
correspond
verb
cor·re·spond ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd
corresponded; corresponding
1
: to be alike : agree
Her finished sculpture did not correspond to how she had imagined it.
2
: to compare closely
The words "give" and "donate" correspond in meaning.
3
: to communicate with a person by exchanging letters
correspond
verb
1
as in to write
to engage in an exchange of written messages old friends who have been corresponding for years Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- write
- communicate
- telegraph
- post
- mail
- intercommunicate
- answer
- e-mail
- reply
- airmail
2
as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point the menu for the wedding banquet corresponds exactly with everyone's special requests Synonyms & Similar Words
- coincide
- conform
- consist
- agree
- fit
- harmonize
- align
- cohere
- answer
- sort
- comport
- check
- dovetail
- match
- accord
- go
- jibe
- rhyme
- square
- equal
- parallel
- chord
- tally
- rime
- fall in with
- register
- line up
- aline
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- differ (from)
- contradict
- disagree (with)
- nullify
- dispute
- conflict
- negate
- gainsay
- jar
- clash