First Known Use: 1529
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correspond
verb cor·re·spond \ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd, ˌkär-\
: to be similar or equal to something
: to have a direct relationship to or with something
: to write to someone or to each other
Full Definition of CORRESPOND
intransitive verb
1
a : to be in conformity or agreement <the ideal failed … to correspond with the reality — J. R. Sutherland> b : to compare closely : match —usually used with to or with c : to be equivalent or parallel
2
: to communicate with a person by exchange of letters
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Origin of CORRESPOND
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French correspondre, from Medieval Latin correspondēre, from Latin com- + respondēre to respond
Related to CORRESPOND
- Synonyms
- write
- Antonyms
- differ (from), disagree (with)
Rhymes with CORRESPOND
CORRESPOND Defined for Kids
correspond
verb cor·re·spond \ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd\
cor·re·spond·edcor·re·spond·ing
Definition of CORRESPOND for Kids
1
: to be alike : agree <Her finished sculpture did not correspond to how she had imagined it.>
2
: to compare closely <The words “give” and “donate” correspond in meaning.>
3
: to communicate with a person by exchanging letters
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