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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This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 June 2025
That corresponds to a timeline of its operations outlined by prosecutors in their charging document against Lopez and his four co-defendants.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
The bank’s forecast corresponds to a potential upside of 26%.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 June 2025
That corresponds to a timeline of its operations outlined by prosecutors in their charging document against Lopez and his four co-defendants.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
The bank’s forecast corresponds to a potential upside of 26%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 June 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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