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

In addition to being a support series for F1, with each F1 Academy race hosted during an F1 race weekend, 10 of the series’ 15 drivers race with a livery corresponding to an F1 team. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 June 2024

Understanding the celestial significance of all 12 zodiac archetypes can reveal distinct traits and tendencies corresponding to different seasons throughout the year. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024

All three women take turns under the spotlight, corresponding — more or less, but not entirely — to what part of the Cher story is being told. —Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024

The western trend is defined by a linear magnetic anomaly interpreted to correspond to the gabbro host of Philibert extending on the property for over 2 km. —Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024

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

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