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correspond
[ kawr-uh-spond, kor- ]
verb (used without object)
- to be in agreement or conformity (often followed by with or to ):
His actions do not correspond with his words.
Synonyms: , ,
- to be similar or analogous; be equivalent in function, position, amount, etc. (usually followed by to ):
The U.S. Congress corresponds to the British Parliament.
- to communicate by exchange of letters.
correspond
/ ˌɒɪˈɒԻ /
verb
- usually foll bywith or to to conform, be in agreement, or be consistent or compatible (with); tally (with)
- usually foll by to to be similar or analogous in character or function
- usually foll by with to communicate by letter
Derived Forms
- ˌǰˈDzԻ徱Բ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ǰr·DzԻiԲ· adverb
- cǰ··DzԻ verb (used without object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of correspond1
Word History and Origins
Origin of correspond1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
They will have been used to using spaces which correspond to their gender identity - changing that may be difficult and, for some, frightening.
Those treatments corresponded to a pet theory of the Geiers that autism stemmed from the interaction of mercury in thimerosal with testosterone, and therefore that reducing testosterone would address autism.
Assembling each file creates a corresponding personality for Gemma.
Each has a corresponding seat in the House of Commons.
The corresponding authors of the paper did not respond to Salon's requests for comment.
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