correspond — to have a close similarity; to match or agree with something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a close similarity; to match or agree with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
Example Sentences
- My mom said she'd call at 3 PM, but her actions don't correspond with her words - it's already 5 PM!
- The love letters that Romeo and Juliet correspond with each other were intercepted by the postal service for being 'too cheesy'.
- The DNA evidence corresponds perfectly with the suspect's profile.
correspond
VERB[/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/]
to have a close similarity; to match or agree with something
The map corresponded perfectly with the actual roads in the town.
The colors on the chart corresponded with the colors on the map. (CORRESPOND → CO-RESPOND → two things respond and match each other)
The twins' answers corresponded, creating a strong bond that lasted beyond childhood.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'correspondre', derived from Medieval Latin 'correspondēre', combining 'cor-' (with, together) and 'respondēre' (to answer or respond). The word entered English in the 15th century.
Breakdown
cor- (with, together) + respond (answer) + -ent (one who) = correspondent; or cor- (with) + respond (answer) + -ence (state/quality) = correspondence
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“I regularly correspond with my former teacher.”
“This corresponds to our expectations.”
“The results closely correspond to the predictions.”
“The fingerprints correspond exactly with the suspect's.”
“The witness statements fail to correspond.”
📝Examples
“My mom said she'd call at 3 PM, but her actions don't correspond with her words - it's already 5 PM!”
“The love letters that Romeo and Juliet correspond with each other were intercepted by the postal service for being 'too cheesy'.”
“The DNA evidence corresponds perfectly with the suspect's profile.”
“Students often correspond with their professors via email to discuss academic matters.”
“The price increase corresponds to the rise in raw material costs.”
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