correspond
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intransitive verb \ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd, ˌkär-\Definition of CORRESPOND
1
a : to be in conformity or agreement <the ideal failed … to correspond with the reality — J. R. Sutherland> b : to compare closely : match —usually used with to or with c : to be equivalent or parallel
2
: to communicate with a person by exchange of letters
Examples of CORRESPOND
- 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.
Origin of CORRESPOND
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French correspondre, from Medieval Latin correspondēre, from Latin com- + respondēre to respond
First Known Use: 1529
Related to CORRESPOND
- Synonyms
- write
- Antonyms
- differ (from), disagree (with)
Rhymes with CORRESPOND
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