C1verb3K

Correspond

UK /["/ˌkɒrəˈspɒnd/","/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndz/","/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndɪd/","/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/","/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/","/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/","/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to be the same as or match something

In simple words: To write and communicate with someone, usually by letters or email.

Examples

  • The data from the study should correspond with the results we obtained.
  • Please ensure that your findings correspond to the original hypothesis.
  • They correspond regularly through email, discussing various topics.
  • Local customs may correspond with the traditions of neighboring regions.
  • In anthropology, social practices can correspond to cultural beliefs.

Usage notes

Used in formal contexts when discussing communication. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'talk' or 'write' are more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

correspond + with / to + object

Memory hint

Think of 'correspond' as 'core respond' – imagine writing to the core of a topic.

Collocations

  • closely
  • well
  • directly
  • to
  • with
  • closely
  • well
  • directly
  • to
  • with
  • regularly
  • with

Synonyms

  • agree, tally

Antonyms

  • differ
  • disagree

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'response' — 'correspond' refers to communication, while 'response' refers to replying.
  • Using 'correspond' without specifying who or what they are corresponding with.
  • Incorrectly using 'correspond' as a noun.