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How to Use Correspond: Meaning & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：match up (correspond)
correspond
/ˌkɒr.əˈspɒnd/
vi.
to match or be the same as something else, or to be in harmony with it.
match up
➕
/ˈmætʃ ʌp/
vi.
To be similar, equivalent, or in agreement with something else; to have a close connection or harmony.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'correspondere', 'cor-' (together) + 'respondere' (to answer, promise). Literally means 'to answer together'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'Co-respond'. Two people respond to each other's mail, showing communication and agreement.
📖 Example
The survey results correspond exactly with our initial predictions, which is very encouraging.
The survey results match up precisely with our initial predictions, which is very encouraging.
🔗 Collocations
correspond closely with – to match very precisely with something
correspond to reality – to accurately reflect the true situation
correspond in detail – to match exactly in all specific aspects
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
differ (v.) – to be unlike or dissimilar
contradict (v.) – to assert the opposite of a statement
conflict (v.) – to be incompatible or at variance
🌱 Derivatives
corresponding (adj.) – having a similar relationship or equivalent position
correspondence (n.) – the state of matching or agreeing; also, written communication
📖 Cultural Story
Originating in the 14th century from French and Latin, it first meant 'to be in conformity or agreement'. By the 17th century, its meaning expanded to include the exchange of written communication. It's frequently used in formal contexts like business and legal documents to indicate a match between data or terms.
Meaning 2：exchange letters (correspond)
correspond
/ˌkɒr.əˈspɒnd/
vi.
to exchange letters or emails with someone, especially regularly over a period of time.
exchange letters
➕
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈletəz/
vi.
To communicate with someone by exchanging letters, emails, or messages over a period of time.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Even though they live in different countries now, they still correspond regularly via email to share updates about their lives.
Even though they live in different countries now, they still exchange letters regularly via email to share updates about their lives.
🔗 Collocations
correspond regularly with – to exchange messages with someone on a consistent basis
correspond by email – to communicate specifically through electronic mail
correspond secretly – to exchange messages in a hidden or confidential manner
🔄 Synonyms
communicate (v.) – to share or exchange information or ideas
write (v.) – to compose letters or messages for someone
exchange letters (v. phrase) – to send and receive written communications
🚫 Antonyms
ignore (v.) – to refuse to take notice of or respond to someone
cut off contact (v. phrase) – to cease all communication with someone
🌱 Derivatives
correspondent (n.) – a person who writes letters or a journalist reporting news
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