Correspond — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd/ cor·re·spond

Meaning & Definition of Correspond

Correspond (verb)

  1. to be in conformity or agreement
  2. to compare closely, match —usually used with to or with
  3. to be equivalent or parallel

Correspond (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to engage in an exchange of written messages

    "old friends who have been corresponding for years"

    similar: write
    related: communicate, intercommunicate, airmail, e-mail, telegraph, mail, post, answer, reply

  2. to be in agreement on every point

    "the menu for the wedding banquet corresponds exactly with everyone's special requests"

    similar: accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with
    related: equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with)
    near: contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Related Entry: Correspond (to) (verb)

Correspond (to) is a different word from Correspond. The synonyms below are for correspond (to), not for correspond.

  1. to be the exact counterpart of

    "the British chancellor of the exchequer corresponds to the U.S. secretary of the treasury"

    similar: equal, match, parallel
    related: blend (with), conform (to), coordinate (with), go (with), harmonize (with), complement, supplement, counterbalance, counterpoise, echo, image, mirror, repeat, add up (to), amount (to), approach, come (to), near, measure (up), partake (of), rival, suggest

  2. to be the same in meaning or effect

    "shut up and please be quiet may correspond to each other in meaning, but please use the more polite phrase"

    similar: add up (to), amount (to), come (to), emulate, equal
    related: approach, match, measure (up), meet, rival, touch, connote, denote, express, import, mean, signify, smack (of), spell, suggest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Correspond

The most common words with a similar meaning to Correspond:

write, accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Correspond

Words with the opposite meaning of Correspond:

differ (from), disagree (with)

Related Words for Correspond

communicate, intercommunicate, airmail, e-mail, telegraph, mail, post, reply, equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register

Near Antonyms of Correspond

contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Word Forms of Correspond

Inflections: corresponded, corresponding, corresponds

Origin & Etymology of Correspond

Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French correspondre, from Medieval Latin correspondēre, from Latin com- + respondēre to respond

First known use: 1529

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Correspond

Frequently Asked Questions about Correspond

What does "Correspond" mean?

"Correspond" means to be in conformity or agreement. As a verb, it is defined as: to be in conformity or agreement. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Correspond"?

Other words for "Correspond" include write, accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere and coincide. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Correspond" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Correspond"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Correspond". Common alternatives include write, accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport and conform.

What is the opposite of "Correspond"?

Antonyms of "Correspond" include differ (from) and disagree (with). Near antonyms include contradict, dispute, gainsay and negate.

How do you use "Correspond" in a sentence?

Examples of "Correspond" in a sentence: "old friends who have been corresponding for years"; "the menu for the wedding banquet corresponds exactly with everyone's special requests".

Is "Correspond" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Correspond" is a verb.

Is "Correspond" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Correspond" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Correspond"?

"Correspond" is pronounced /ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd/ and divided into syllables as cor·re·spond.