correspond

[ˌkɒr.əˈspɒnd]

correspond Definition

  • 1to match or be similar or equal
  • 2to communicate by exchanging letters or emails

Using correspond: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "correspond" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The suspect's description corresponds with the one given by the witness.

  • Example

    His account of the events did not correspond with the facts.

  • Example

    I correspond with my pen pal in Japan every month.

  • Example

    We corresponded for years before finally meeting in person.

  • Example

    The colors in the painting correspond to different emotions.

correspond Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with correspond

  • to exchange letters or emails with someone

    Example

    I correspond with my grandmother every week.

  • to be similar or equal to something

    Example

    The number of students corresponds to the number of chairs in the classroom.

  • to match or agree with something

    Example

    Her story corresponds with the evidence presented in court.

Origins of correspond

from Middle French 'correspondre', from Medieval Latin 'correspondere', from Latin 'com-' + 'respondere' meaning 'to answer'

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Summary: correspond in Brief

'Correspond' [ˌkɒr.əˈspɒnd] is a verb that means to match, be similar, or equal. It can also mean to communicate by exchanging letters or emails. Examples include 'The suspect's description corresponds with the one given by the witness.' and 'I correspond with my pen pal in Japan every month.' Phrases include 'correspond with someone,' 'correspond to something,' and 'correspond with something.'

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