# correspond

Pronunciation: US say "kor-uh-SPOND" /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/; UK say "ko-ri-SPOND" /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒnd/

## Verb

1. To be equivalent or similar to something in character, quantity, quality, structure, or function.
   - Simple: To match or be the same as something else.
   - _The witness's account corresponds to the physical evidence found at the scene._
   - _The Roman numerals correspond to the chapters listed in the book._
2. To keep up an exchange of messages with someone over time, especially letters sent by mail.
   - Simple: To write letters or messages to each other over a period of time.
   - _The scientists corresponded for decades, sharing ideas across the Atlantic._
   - _Soldiers at the front would correspond with their families whenever the mail allowed._

## Verb

3. To have sexual relations with someone. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: To have sex with someone.

## Origin

From Middle French correspondre, from Latin com- ("with") plus respondeo ("to match, to answer to"); equivalent to co- + respond.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/correspond (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).