correspond
verb
cor·re·spond
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd 
ˌkär-
corresponded; corresponding; corresponds
1
a
: to be in conformity or agreement
… the ideal failed once again to correspond with the reality …—
James R. Sutherland
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
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.
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One inevitable complication in understanding how attention paid to stories in the news corresponds with political support is that consumers can design a media diet of information from only one side or perspective.
—Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Names will correspond with their locations. Clubhouse540, for instance, is named after the Zip code of its address, 60540.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; corresponding real-world picture on the right.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
At the same time, Democrats contend that cutting programs like Medicaid, which primarily serves low-income Americans, without corresponding tax increases on the wealthy, would be politically difficult and socially controversial.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Names will correspond with their locations. Clubhouse540, for instance, is named after the Zip code of its address, 60540.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
What’s Going On Inside Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank?
New Insight Into Eureka Moments
Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; corresponding real-world picture on the right.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
At the same time, Democrats contend that cutting programs like Medicaid, which primarily serves low-income Americans, without corresponding tax increases on the wealthy, would be politically difficult and socially controversial.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for correspond
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“Correspond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/correspond. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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
adverb
-ˈspän-diŋ-lē
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