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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Two years after the Golden State Valkyries paid $50 million as a league expansion fee, the three franchises set to enter into the league in 2028, 2029 and 2030 were announced with a corresponding $250 million expansion fee.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
The witness accounts were not accurate and did not correspond to the video evidence.
—David Goodhue
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The team does not have make corresponding moves while both players operate on their 21-day practice window.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The Fed instead holds gold certificates corresponding to the value of the Treasury’s holdings, and credits the government with dollars in return.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
The witness accounts were not accurate and did not correspond to the video evidence.
—David Goodhue
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The team does not have make corresponding moves while both players operate on their 21-day practice window.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The Fed instead holds gold certificates corresponding to the value of the Treasury’s holdings, and credits the government with dollars in return.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 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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