What does correspond mean?
Definitions for correspond
ˌkɔr əˈspɒnd, ˌkɒr-cor·re·spond
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word correspond.
Princeton's WordNet
match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agreeverb
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
"The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
equate, correspondverb
be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
correspondverb
exchange messages
"My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years"
represent, stand for, correspondverb
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
"Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin"
Wiktionary
correspondverb
to be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
correspondverb
to exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.
I've been corresponding with my German pen pal for three years.
Etymology: From correspondre, from com- + respondeo
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To CORRESPONDverb
Etymology: con and respondeo, Latin.
The days, if one be compared with another successively throughout the year, are found not to be equal, and will not justly correspond with any artificial or mechanical equal measures of time. William Holder, on Time.
Words being but empty sounds, any farther than they are signs of our ideas, we cannot but assent to them, as they correspond to those ideas we have, but no farther than that. John Locke.
ChatGPT
correspond
To correspond means to have a similarity, connection, or analogy to something else in terms of structure, position, function, or characteristics. It can also mean to communicate by exchanging letters or messages.
Webster Dictionary
Correspondverb
to be like something else in the dimensions and arrangement of its parts; -- followed by with or to; as, concurring figures correspond with each other throughout
Correspondverb
to be adapted; to be congruous; to suit; to agree; to fit; to answer; -- followed by to
Correspondverb
to have intercourse or communion; especially, to hold intercourse or to communicate by sending and receiving letters; -- followed by with
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Correspond
kor-e-spond′, v.i. to answer, suit, agree (with to, with): to hold intercourse, esp. by sending and receiving letters.—ns. Correspond′ence, Correspond′ency, suitableness, harmony, relation of agreement: friendly intercourse: communication by means of letters: letters which pass between correspondents.—adj. Correspond′ent, agreeing with: suitable.—n. one with whom intercourse is kept up by letters: one who contributes letters to a journal.—adv. Correspond′ently.—adj. Correspond′ing, correspondent: answering: suiting: carrying on correspondence by letters.—adv. Correspond′ingly.—adj. Correspon′sive, corresponding: answering.—Doctrine of correspondences, the theory of Swedenborg that there is a spiritual antitype corresponding to every natural object, and that Scripture contains the key to these correspondences. [Coined from L. cor, with, and respondēre.]
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Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'correspond' in Verbs Frequency: #670
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of correspond in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of correspond in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of correspond in a Sentence
Howard County Sheriff Steven Rogers:
We’re really not certain on the exact identity of this individual, we’ve been told that the name on the warrant may not correspond with the name of the individual in the trailer. Again, we’re waiting to find that information out.
We have too many high sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.
The length of orbit is very different. So. unless there is something that is not quite correct in the calculations of 10,000 and 20,000 years, then it does n’t correspond to what the Sumerians wrote about Nibiru.
Auto has seen significant traction in the last few days. Sectors like auto correspond in terms of how the economy will shape up... There are expectations in terms of demand normalizing to pre-COVID levels and balance sheet strength with inherent demand coming back.
We can imagine a society in which no one could survive as a social being because it does not correspond to biologically determined perceptions and human social needs. For historical reasons, existing societies might have such properties, leading to various forms of pathology.
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- راسل, ماثلArabic
- съответствувам, кореспондирам, отговарямBulgarian
- odpovídatCzech
- entsprechen, korrespondierenGerman
- αλληλογραφώ, αντιστοιχώGreek
- korespondiEsperanto
- corresponderse, corresponderSpanish
- vastataFinnish
- correspondreFrench
- freagairScottish Gaelic
- co-screeuManx
- levelezik, megfelelHungarian
- 文通Japanese
- corresponderenDutch
- odpowiadać, korespondowaćPolish
- corespundRomanian
- соответствовать, согласовываться, переписываться, соотноситьсяRussian
- stämma, brevväxla, motsvara, korresponderaSwedish
- spodönVolapük
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