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

Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper. —USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024

Select the bonus code and place a corresponding CFB wager to begin: NEWSWEEK200: Bet $10, get $200 instantly in bonus bets (AZ, CO, DC, MA, MD, NC and VA). —David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024

The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, within the Labor Department, tracks price changes on tens of thousands of goods and services in compiling the monthly inflation figures, which rarely correspond exactly to anyone’s personal spending experience. —Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

Each athlete who signs up for the league must choose an event category, and within that category, the athlete will compete in the events that correspond to that category. —Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 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