correspond

/ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: corresponds · corresponded

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

Verb

Examples

Coordinate term: equate

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.

Verb

Examples

I've been corresponding with my German pen pal for three years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “correspond” mean?

To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

Is “correspond” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.