correspond

Correspond is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

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Verb

Plain form correspond

Third-person singular corresponds

Past tense corresponded

Past participle corresponded

Present participle corresponding

1. (intransitive) If $x$ corresponds to $y$, there is a close relationship between $x$ and $y$.

   The current situation in Sri Lanka corresponds closely to the situation in Thailand in 1982.

   Check that this number corresponds with the one on the document.

2. (intransitive) If two people correspond, they write letters to each other.

   She corresponded with him for three years before they finally met in 1917.

Synonyms

• match