correspond

Definition of Correspond in English :

Verb

1. agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Example Sentences:
'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'

2. correspond, equate

be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics

equate

3. correspond

exchange messages

Example Sentences:
'My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years'

4. correspond, represent, stand for

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

Example Sentences:
'Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Correspond

see synonyms of correspond

verb (intransitive)

1. (usually foll by with or to)

to conform, be in agreement, or be consistent or compatible (with); tally (with)

2. (usually foll by to)

to be similar or analogous in character or function

3. (usually foll by with)

to communicate by letter

Correspond

see synonyms of correspond

verb intransitive

1.

to be in agreement (with something); conform (to something); tally; harmonize

2.

to be similar, analogous, or equal, (to something)

3.

to communicate (with someone) by exchanging letters, esp. regularly

Correspond

see synonyms of correspond

intr.v. cor·re·spond·ed, cor·re·spond·ing, cor·re·sponds

1. To be in agreement, harmony, or conformity.

2. To be similar or equivalent in character, quantity, origin, structure, or function: English navel corresponds to Greek omphalos.

3. To communicate by letter, usually over a period of time.

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