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correspond

[kawr-uh-spond, kor-]

verb (used without object)

  1. to be in agreement or conformity (often followed by with orto ).

    His actions do not correspond with his words.

    Synonyms: tally, match, harmonize
  2. to be similar or analogous; be equivalent in function, position, amount, etc. (usually followed byto ).

    The U.S. Congress corresponds to the British Parliament.

  3. to communicate by exchange of letters.



correspond

/ ˌkɒrɪˈspɒnd /

verb

  1. to conform, be in agreement, or be consistent or compatible (with); tally (with)

  2. (usually foll by to) to be similar or analogous in character or function

  3. (usually foll by with) to communicate by letter

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • correspondingly adverb
  • precorrespond verb (used without object)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of correspond1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Middle French, from Medieval Latin corrēspondēre; equivalent to cor- + respond
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Word History and Origins

Origin of correspond1

C16: from Medieval Latin corrēspondēre, from Latin respondēre to respond
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Synonym Study

Correspond, agree, accord imply comparing persons or things and finding that they harmonize. Correspond suggests having an obvious similarity, though not agreeing in every detail: Part of this report corresponds with the facts. Agree implies having or arriving at a condition in which no essential difference of opinion or detail is evident: All the reports agree. Accord emphasizes agreeing exactly, both in fact and in point of view: This report accords with the other.
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Example Sentences

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The rise in hPDI scores did not correspond with changes in body weight in either group.

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"This could pose a significant risk if stablecoins, and their corresponding asset reserves, continue to grow rapidly," they said.

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By day 42, even more gene expression changes had emerged, corresponding with measurable cognitive decline.

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"We discovered that deep faults can heal themselves within hours," said Amanda Thomas, professor of earth and planetary sciences at UC Davis and corresponding author on the paper.

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In corresponding moves, the Rams signed kicker Harrison Mevis to the active roster, claimed safety Chris Smith II off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders and signed cornerback Alex Johnson to the practice squad.

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