Correspond

ˌkɔːrɪˈspɒnd

Meaning & Definition

verb
to communicate by exchanging letters, emails, or other forms of written communication.
They correspond regularly to maintain their friendship despite the distance.
to have a close similarity or match; to be in agreement or conformity.
His actions do not correspond with his words.
to be equivalent or similar in some way.
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

Slang Meanings

write back
I'll get back to you, just waiting to correspond.
hit up
Make sure to hit me up when you want to correspond!