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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Pointer states correspond to properties that are classically observable, such as position or charge.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Of course, most of the people who corresponded with Epstein were men.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Clear out your entire cabinet and match up lids with their corresponding bottoms.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Several musical artists have cut ties with sports and entertainment talent agency Wasserman after the files showed that its CEO, Casey Wasserman, corresponded with Epstein's co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Of course, most of the people who corresponded with Epstein were men.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Clear out your entire cabinet and match up lids with their corresponding bottoms.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Several musical artists have cut ties with sports and entertainment talent agency Wasserman after the files showed that its CEO, Casey Wasserman, corresponded with Epstein's co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for correspond
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“Correspond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/correspond. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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