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

• 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 increase corresponds to a rise in the prominence of HSIs and Emerging HSIs. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

Ahead of the Europe and UK legs of her tour in later this month, Roan even posted a series of themes and corresponding moodboards instructing fans on how to dress for her shows: From mermaids at the Manchester show to camo for Glasgow and London. —Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024

The embroiderer then cut the satin ribbons at precise angles to correspond with the pattern and secured the ribbons onto the fabric by hand. —Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024

Nothing about Anne corresponds to Dad’s type, and Sevigny makes no effort to convince us otherwise. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024

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 

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