correspond
verb
cor·re·spond
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd 
ˌkär-
corresponded; corresponding; corresponds
1
a
: to be in conformity or agreement
… the ideal failed once again to correspond with the reality …—
James R. Sutherland
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
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.
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The pattern uncovered by the team corresponds with models that suggest black holes grow through repeat collisions in densely packed star clusters.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
The mayor and council members didn’t compare bank balances or transactions to a corresponding bank statement or invoice to ensure information was accurate, auditors said.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
The former is striving to make every person’s station in life correspond to their character and accomplishments.
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The anthem’s melody was built by listening to each bird and placing their calls with the corresponding notes in the song.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
The mayor and council members didn’t compare bank balances or transactions to a corresponding bank statement or invoice to ensure information was accurate, auditors said.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
The former is striving to make every person’s station in life correspond to their character and accomplishments.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
The anthem’s melody was built by listening to each bird and placing their calls with the corresponding notes in the song.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
adverb
-ˈspän-diŋ-lē
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