correspond
Translation
to correspond, to match, to communicate by letter
Examples
The two stories correspond in every detail.
The two stories correspond in every detail.
We correspond by email regularly.
We correspond by email regularly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with/to sth.)) to match or agree with sth. The evidence corresponds with his story.
((with sb.)) to communicate with sb. by letter. She corresponds with her cousin in Canada.
Similar Words
Synonyms: match, agree, communicate; Antonyms: differ, disagree
Etymology
From Latin 'cor-' (together) and 'respondere' (to answer). It literally means 'to answer together', hence 'to agree' or 'be in harmony'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-' as 'together' and 'respond' as 'answer'. When things correspond, they 'answer' each other, meaning they match.