Correspond

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /kɔːrəˈspɑnd/

Definitions of correspond

noun a letter or email exchanged between people

Example Sentences

A1 In the alphabet, each letter corresponds to a sound.

A2 The colors on the map correspond to different elevations.

B1 The numbers on the spreadsheet correspond to sales figures.

B2 The coordinates on the graph correspond to specific data points.

C1 The symbols in the equation correspond to mathematical operations.

C2 The author's words correspond to the themes of the novel.

verb to be similar or equivalent in character, form, or function

Example Sentences

A1 I correspond with my pen pal through letters.

A2 The colors in the painting correspond to the artist's emotions.

B1 Please correspond with the hotel to confirm your reservation.

B2 The data in the report must correspond accurately to the findings of the study.

C1 The details provided in the contract must correspond precisely to the agreed terms.

C2 It is important for the financial records to correspond with the company's official statements.

Examples of correspond in a Sentence

formal Please correspond with the client to confirm the meeting details.

informal Make sure to correspond with your roommate about cleaning the kitchen.

slang I'll correspond with my friend to figure out our plans for the weekend.

figurative The colors in the painting correspond beautifully with each other.

Grammatical Forms of correspond

past tense

corresponded

plural

corresponds

comparative

more corresponding

superlative

most corresponding

present tense

correspond

future tense

will correspond

perfect tense

has corresponded

continuous tense

is corresponding

singular

correspond

positive degree

corresponding

infinitive

correspond

gerund

corresponding

participle

corresponded

Origin and Evolution of correspond

First Known Use: 1520 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'correspond' originated from the Latin word 'correspondere', which is a combination of 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'respondere' meaning 'to respond'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of 'to be in agreement or conformity', the meaning of 'correspond' has evolved to also include the act of communicating by exchanging letters or messages.