Meaning & Definition of word "Correspond"

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    Correspond

    ˌkɔːrɪˈspɒnd

    verb:

    • 1. to communicate by exchanging letters, emails, or other forms of written communication.
      • Example: They correspond regularly to maintain their friendship despite the distance.
    • 2. to have a close similarity or match; to be in agreement or conformity.
      • Example: His actions do not correspond with his words.
    • 3. to be equivalent or similar in some way.
      • Example: The two figures correspond in terms of their dimensions.

    Etymology

    from Latin correspondere, from cor- 'together' + respondere 'to respond'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    correspond with:

    to communicate with someone in writing or through messages.

    correspond to:

    to be equivalent or analogous to something.

    corresponding angle:

    an angle that is formed when a transversal crosses two parallel lines.

    Related Words

    respond:

    to say something in reply.

    communicate:

    to share or exchange information.

    Slang Meanings of correspond

    Meaning: write back

    Example Sentence: I'll get back to you, just waiting to correspond.

    Meaning: hit up

    Example Sentence: Make sure to hit me up when you want to correspond!