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 …—
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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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In 1730, Pope Clement XII revived the project and the current fountain corresponds to the original designs of Roman architect Nicola Salvi.
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Women had higher average scores, corresponding to greater difficulty, than men in completing activities of daily living (like housework or shopping) and instrumental activities of daily living (like eating and bathing) at 3, 6, and 12 months.
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The Giants announced the major league agreement with Foley but not a corresponding move to open space on the 40-man roster.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
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Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
In 1730, Pope Clement XII revived the project and the current fountain corresponds to the original designs of Roman architect Nicola Salvi.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Women had higher average scores, corresponding to greater difficulty, than men in completing activities of daily living (like housework or shopping) and instrumental activities of daily living (like eating and bathing) at 3, 6, and 12 months.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The Giants announced the major league agreement with Foley but not a corresponding move to open space on the 40-man roster.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Correspond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/correspond. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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