correspond
ko-rih-SPOND
Correspond (verb) means to match or be equivalent to something else. Example: “Each color on the map corresponds to a different region.”
verb
1
To match or be equivalent to something else.
"Each color on the map corresponds to a different region."
"His account of events corresponds with the witness statement."
"The numbers on the left correspond to the labels in the diagram."
2
To exchange letters or messages with someone over time.
"They corresponded for years before finally meeting in person."
"She still corresponds with an old school friend who moved abroad."
"Before email, the two scientists corresponded by post for many years."
How to use correspond
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo match up with something, or to keep in touch by writing.
Common pairings
correspond to
correspond with someone
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- corresponds
- Past tense
- corresponded
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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.
