Corresponded
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo be similar; to be in agreement; to be analogous.
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪd/
To have a close similarity; to be analogous or equivalent.
The two accounts of the event corresponded with each other.
💡 Simply: Imagine two puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together – that's what it means when things 'correspond'. It means they match or are very similar. For example, your report on the test scores must correspond with the actual numbers!
👶 For kids: When things match each other or are very similar, like if two friends have the same favorite color.
More Examples
His behavior corresponded with his stated values.
The data from the experiment corresponded closely with the predictions.
How It's Used
"The findings corresponded to the initial hypothesis."
"His actions corresponded with his beliefs."
To exchange letters or other forms of written communication, usually regularly.
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪd/
To exchange letters or messages.
The two friends corresponded by email for years.
💡 Simply: It’s like sending letters or emails back and forth to someone regularly. For example, the pen pals corresponded about their daily life.
👶 For kids: Writing letters or emails back and forth to a friend.
More Examples
The authors corresponded about their shared interests.
They corresponded for several months before finally meeting in person.
How It's Used
"They corresponded regularly for years."
"The monarchs corresponded with each other to maintain peace."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Middle French *correspondre*, from Latin *correspondēre* ('to answer, agree'), from *com-* ('with, together') + *respondēre* ('to answer').
Used in various forms, including letters and legal documents, since at least the 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'correspond' as things 'co'-existing and being 'responded' to in a similar way.
Word Origin
"to answer, agree"