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.
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His account of the events did not correspond with the facts.
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I correspond with my pen pal in Japan every month.
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We corresponded for years before finally meeting in person.
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The colors in the painting correspond to different emotions.
correspond Synonyms and Antonyms
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'
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.'
