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correspond

verb
kor-uh-SPOND/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/UKko-ri-SPOND/ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒnd/

Formscorresponds, corresponding, corresponded

3 meanings of correspond

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  1. 1
    verbintransitive
    To match or be the same as something else.

    Like two puzzle pieces that fit together because their shapes match.

    The colors on the chart correspond to different temperatures.

    Each key on the keyboard corresponds to one letter.

    Similarmatch, tally, agree, accord, conform

    Oppositediffer

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  2. 2
    verbintransitive
    To write letters or messages to each other over a period of time.

    Like passing notes back and forth, but with letters sent through the mail.

    The two friends correspond every few weeks by email.

    She corresponded with her cousin in Japan for years.

    Similarwrite, communicate

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  3. 3
    verbobsolete
    To have sex with someone.
    When a Babylonian and his wife had a mind to correspond, they always first lit up the fuming pan, imagining it improved the passion.
    1756, Thomas Amory, Life of John BuncleHere, correspond means have sex.
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Origin

From Latin words meaning "with" and "to answer or match," which came into English through French.