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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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
While not a market-timing tool, high valuations can often correspond with undersized future returns (unless earnings growth continues to exceed expectations).
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Social media star Haley Baylee will correspond from New York City, counting down the midnight Ball Drop.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
The city’s excellent school system—a draw for many young families—corresponds to higher taxes, but seniors are eligible for tax reductions.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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William B. Davis, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
While not a market-timing tool, high valuations can often correspond with undersized future returns (unless earnings growth continues to exceed expectations).
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Social media star Haley Baylee will correspond from New York City, counting down the midnight Ball Drop.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
The city’s excellent school system—a draw for many young families—corresponds to higher taxes, but seniors are eligible for tax reductions.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Correspond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/correspond. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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