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
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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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This generally corresponds to daytime air temperatures around 80°F but can vary based on slope and aspect.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
In a corresponding move, the Frost activated forward Élizabeth Giguère from the team’s Reserve Player list and signed her to a PWHL Standard Player Agreement.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
The lot codes and corresponding expiration dates on the 30-pound cases are 2055 B2 and 7/23/2027, 2065 B1 and 7/24/2027, and 2065 B3 and 7/24/2027, while the lot codes and dates on the 1,400-pound totes are 3305 A1 and 11/25/2027 and 3305 B1 and 11/25/2027.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
As Stravinsky’s puppets awaken to human emotion, the score weaves seamlessly through corresponding tracks from DAMN.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
In a corresponding move, the Frost activated forward Élizabeth Giguère from the team’s Reserve Player list and signed her to a PWHL Standard Player Agreement.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
The lot codes and corresponding expiration dates on the 30-pound cases are 2055 B2 and 7/23/2027, 2065 B1 and 7/24/2027, and 2065 B3 and 7/24/2027, while the lot codes and dates on the 1,400-pound totes are 3305 A1 and 11/25/2027 and 3305 B1 and 11/25/2027.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
As Stravinsky’s puppets awaken to human emotion, the score weaves seamlessly through corresponding tracks from DAMN.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
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 2 Mar. 2026.
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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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