Word
correspond
Meanings
to match or be in agreement with something; to be equivalent
to communicate with someone by exchanging letters, emails, or messages over time
Definition
To correspond means to match something else or to communicate by exchanging letters or messages.
To correspond can mean to be in agreement with something, such as when facts match the evidence or one thing equals another. It can also mean to communicate with someone by writing, emailing, or messaging over a period of time. In more formal contexts, it may describe an ongoing exchange of information between people or organizations.
Examples
- Her account of the incident did not correspond with the security footage.
- I still correspond with my former supervisor, even though I changed industries.
- The colors on the screen rarely correspond to the final printed version.
- They corresponded for years before finally meeting in person at a conference.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "correspond to" (match) with "correspond with" (communicate) and use the wrong preposition.
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