correspond
- to be in agreement or conformity (often followed by with or to): His actions do not correspond with his words.
- to be similar or analogous; be equivalent in function, position, amount, etc. (usually followed by to): The U.S. Congress corresponds to the British Parliament.
- to communicate by exchange of letters.
Origin of correspond
Synonyms for correspond
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corresponding
- identical in all essentials or respects: corresponding fingerprints.
- similar in position, purpose, form, etc.: corresponding officials in two states.
- associated in a working or other relationship: a bolt and its corresponding nut.
- dealing with correspondence: a corresponding secretary.
- employing the mails as a means of association: a corresponding member of a club.
Origin of corresponding
Related Words for correspondingly
fairly, uniformly, justly, equitably, equally, squarely, precisely, proportionately, identically, appropriately, thus, properly, therefore, subsequently, respectively, correspondingly, likewise, too, besides, consequentlyExamples from the Web for correspondingly
Contemporary Examples of correspondingly
Third, and correspondingly, Lapid was polling around 10 seats a month ago.
Yet Facebook is rapidly proving itself a correspondingly disappointing investment -- and worse may be ahead.
More than anything else, however, it recognizes that society has changed and, correspondingly, so must sensible conservatives.
Historical Examples of correspondingly
He was correspondingly glad to see her on her return in October.
Concerning CatsHelen M. Winslow
But the pursuit of our main army was not correspondingly vigorous.
Three Years in the Federal CavalryWillard Glazier
When one is elevated, the other is correspondingly depressed.
We were sure we had a broadbill, and were correspondingly worried.
Tales of FishesZane Grey
Correspondingly sleep may be prevented by disturbances in any one of these spheres.
PsychotherapyHugo Mnsterberg
correspond
- (usually foll by with or to) to conform, be in agreement, or be consistent or compatible (with); tally (with)
- (usually foll by to) to be similar or analogous in character or function
- (usually foll by with) to communicate by letter
Word Origin for correspond
Word Origin and History for correspondingly
correspond
1520s, "to be in agreement, to be in harmony with," from Middle French correspondre (14c.) or directly from Medieval Latin correspondere, from cor- (see com-) "together, with each other" + respondere "to answer" (see respond).
Originally in Medieval Latin of two things in mutual action, but by later Medieval Latin it could be used of one thing only. In English, sense of "to be similar" (to) is from 1640s; that of "to hold communication with" is from c.1600; specifically "to communicate by means of letters" from 1640s (in mid-18c. it also could mean "have sex"). Related: Corresponded; corresponding.
corresponding
1570s, past participle adjective from correspond. Not common until 19c., when it took on the adjectival function of correspondent. Related: Correspondingly (1836).