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 …

—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 of correspond

• write

Examples of correspond in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

That means more wear and tear on our roads without corresponding gas tax revenues. —Louis Sigaud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026

Here, group dates often involve good-natured humiliation rituals that vaguely correspond to a romantic theme. —Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026

In cities across the country, gunfire incidents frequently occur without a corresponding 911 call. —Ralph Clark, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026

Using photographs taken by historian and philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg in 1906, the researchers were able to confirm that the new page corresponds to leaf number 123 of the text. —News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026

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

Rhymes for correspond

• eurobond
• abscond
• beyond
• despond
• respond
• awned
• blond
• blonde
• bond
• conned
• dawned
• donned

Kids Definition

correspond

verb

cor·​re·​spond ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd 

ˌkär-

1

: to be alike

2

: to be equivalent (as in meaning, position, purpose, or structure) : match

3

: to communicate by means of letters

correspondingly

-ˈspän-diŋ-lē

adverb