correspond

From Latin 'correspondere', meaning 'to respond together'.

VERB (1)
[/ˌkɔːr.ɪˈspɒnd/en-US]
corresponder literal / coincidir literalinformal / ajustarse formal
Synonyms match formalinformal , align formal
Antonyms differ

To be in agreement, conformity, or harmony with something else; to match or be equivalent. It can also mean to communicate with someone, especially by exchanging letters or emails.

past present_participle
corresponded corresponding
  • The description did not correspond to the actual product. — The description did not match the actual product.
  • Their actions rarely correspond with their stated beliefs. — Their actions are rarely consistent with their stated beliefs.
  • She has been corresponding with a pen pal in Japan for years. — She has been communicating by letter with a pen pal in Japan for years.
  • The figures in the report correspond exactly to the data in the database. — The figures in the report are an exact match for the data in the database.
register: formal
NOUN (1)
[/ˌkɔːr.ɪˈspɒnd/en-US]
correspondencia formal / relación formal / comunicación formal / concepto de correspondencia untranslatable (The specific notion of correspondence as a noun may not have a direct equivalent that encompasses all nuances in SPANISH.)
Synonyms communication formal , relation formal
Antonyms disagreement

A state of agreement, similarity, or connection between things; or the activity of communicating by exchanging messages, especially by letter.

plural
correspondences
  • There was a strong correspond between the two sets of data. — There was a strong agreement or similarity between the two sets of data.
  • The regular correspond with the foreign office was crucial for the project. — The regular exchange of communications with the foreign office was crucial for the project.