Correspond

Quick meaning: Correspond is a verb meaning (intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

Meaning

(intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive, constructed with with) To exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.
2. (obsolete) To have sex with.

Example Sentences

Coordinate term: equate

I've been corresponding with my German pen pal for three years.

When a Babylonian and his wife had a mind to correspond, they always first lit up the fuming pan, imagining it improved the passion.

He pleaded guilty to the charge, so far as acknowledging that he had corresponded with other women lately, in order to get the better of his affection for me, but the experiment had failed, and he found that he should be for ever miserable.

Word Forms

• corresponds
• corresponding
• corresponded

Synonyms for correspond

Depending on context, synonyms include fit, check, represent, jibe, match, tally.

Antonyms for correspond

Common opposites include disaccord, disagree, discord.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include equate, represent, agree, fit, jibe, tally.

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