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

One inevitable complication in understanding how attention paid to stories in the news corresponds with political support is that consumers can design a media diet of information from only one side or perspective. —Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 18 May 2025

Names will correspond with their locations. Clubhouse540, for instance, is named after the Zip code of its address, 60540. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025

What’s Going On Inside Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank? New Insight Into Eureka Moments Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; corresponding real-world picture on the right. —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025

At the same time, Democrats contend that cutting programs like Medicaid, which primarily serves low-income Americans, without corresponding tax increases on the wealthy, would be politically difficult and socially controversial. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

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

Rhymes for correspond

• eurobond
• abscond
• beyond
• despond
• respond
• awned
• blond
• blonde
• bond
• conned
• dawned
• donned

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