correspond
Correspond (verb) means to match or be equivalent to something else. Example: “Each color on the map corresponds to a different region.”
How to use correspond
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo match up with something, or to keep in touch by writing.
Word forms
corresponded past tense, corresponds singular
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Each color on the map _____ to a different region.
Etymology
From Middle French correspondre, from Latin com- ("with") plus respondere, "to answer" — the same root as "respond".
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What does “correspond” mean?
The word “correspond” means to match or be equivalent to something else. In plain terms, to match up with something, or to keep in touch by writing.
How do you pronounce “correspond”?
“Correspond” is pronounced ko-rih-SPOND (/ˌkoɹəˈspɑnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “correspond” in a sentence?
Here is “correspond” used in a sentence: “Each color on the map corresponds to a different region.”
What part of speech is “correspond”?
“Correspond” is a verb.
Where does the word “correspond” come from?
The word “correspond” comes from Latin. From Middle French correspondre, from Latin com- ("with") plus respondere, "to answer" — the same root as "respond".
Is “correspond” a common word?
“Correspond” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “correspond” have?
“Correspond” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to match or be equivalent to something else.