correspond

/,kɔris'pɔnd/
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correspond

My pen pal and I correspond by writing letters.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To be similar or equivalent in character, function, or position: To have a close similarity or to be analogous to something else.
    • To be in agreement or harmony; to match: To be consistent or compatible with something.
    • To communicate by exchanging letters or messages: To engage in written communication with someone over a period of time.
Usage
  • To be similar/equivalent: Use "correspond" to indicate that one thing is similar to, represents, or is the equivalent of another, often in a different system or context.
  • To match/agree: Use "correspond" to state that two or more things are consistent, compatible, or in alignment with each other.
  • To exchange letters: Use "correspond" to describe the act of writing letters or messages to someone regularly.
Examples
  • To be similar/equivalent:
    • The U.S. Secretary of State corresponds to the British Foreign Secretary.
    • In this code, the number 7 corresponds to the letter 'G'.
  • To match/agree:
    • The witness's description did not correspond with the suspect's appearance.
    • The results of the two experiments correspond perfectly.
  • To exchange letters:
    • They corresponded for years before finally meeting in person.
    • She corresponds with a scientist in Germany about their research.
Advanced Usage
  • "Correspond to": Used to indicate equivalence, similarity, or a matching relationship.
    • The chapters in the book correspond to the weeks in the course syllabus.
  • "Correspond with": Used to indicate agreement/compatibility or the act of exchanging letters.
    • Your actions should correspond with your words. (agreement)
    • He still corresponds with his old army friends. (exchanging letters)
Variants and Related Words
  • Correspondence (n):
    • Communication by letters: The letters exchanged between people.
      • Their correspondence is stored in the museum.
    • A close similarity or connection: The state of corresponding.
      • There is a clear correspondence between the two theories.
  • Corresponding (adj): Analogous or equivalent; related.
    • She was given a new role with corresponding responsibilities.
Synonyms
  • Match: To correspond exactly.
  • Agree: To be in harmony or accordance.
  • Conform: To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
  • Parallel: To be similar or analogous.
  • Equate: To consider one thing as equal or equivalent to another.
Phrasal Verbs / Common Collocations
  • Correspond to: To be equivalent or analogous to something.
    • The ancient city's agora corresponds to a modern public square.
  • Correspond with:
    • To exchange letters with someone.
      • Do you still correspond with your pen pal?
    • To be consistent or in agreement with something.
      • The data must correspond with our initial hypothesis.
Related Idioms
  • In correspondence with: Engaged in writing letters to someone.
    • He has been in correspondence with the author for months.
  • Bear correspondence to: (Formal) To have a similarity or relationship to something.
    • The map's symbols bear no correspondence to the legend.
correspond

My pen pal and I correspond by writing letters.

Verb
  1. 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
  2. exchange messages
    • My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years
  3. be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
  4. 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

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