correspond to — to be similar to, connected with, or equivalent to something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be similar to, connected with, or equivalent to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑːnd tuː/
Korean meaning: ~에 해당하다, 대응하다, 일치하다
Korean pronunciation: 코리**스판**드 투
Example Sentences
- His cooking skills don't correspond to his confidence in the kitchen.
- The test scores correspond to the amount of time students spent studying.
- My bank account balance corresponds to my shopping addiction perfectly.
correspond to
VERB//ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑːnd tuː//
to be similar to, connected with, or equivalent to something
Each key corresponds to one lock — only the correct pair fits perfectly.
When clues correspond, we respond and see beyond!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'correspondere', combining 'com-' (together) and 'respondere' (to answer or respond). The term evolved through Old French and Middle English to mean 'to answer together' or 'to be in agreement'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His cooking skills don't correspond to his confidence in the kitchen.”
“The test scores correspond to the amount of time students spent studying.”
“My bank account balance corresponds to my shopping addiction perfectly.”
“Each color on the chart corresponds to a different temperature range.”
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