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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Art, ranging from quaint and peculiar to minimalist and low-key, is everywhere, and the rooms are named after fictional characters whose quirks correspond to their decor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
The issue of allowing transgender inmates to serve their sentences in facilities that correspond to their gender identities has been more politically fraught for Democrats.
—Lia Russell
march 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Their calculations suggest that the chance of such a coincidence occurring randomly corresponds to roughly one false event in about 30 years of observations.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
But instead of picking out a VHS tape to take home, visitors pick a movie case off the shelf and bring it to a bartender, who then makes the corresponding drink.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
The issue of allowing transgender inmates to serve their sentences in facilities that correspond to their gender identities has been more politically fraught for Democrats.
—Lia Russell
march 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Their calculations suggest that the chance of such a coincidence occurring randomly corresponds to roughly one false event in about 30 years of observations.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
But instead of picking out a VHS tape to take home, visitors pick a movie case off the shelf and bring it to a bartender, who then makes the corresponding drink.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 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 17 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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