correspond
1 of 1verb/ˌkɔrəˈspɑnd/
Forms:corresponds,corresponding,corresponded,corresponded
1
to match or be similar to something else
C1- The data collected from the experiment closely corresponds to the predictions made by the scientific model.
- The color of the curtains corresponds perfectly with the sofa in the living room.
- Her actions are corresponding with her words, indicating sincerity.
- The results of the study corresponded with previous research findings in the field.
- Can you please ensure that the figures correspond with the data provided?
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2
to have a direct relationship or alignment with something else, such as paired values or elements
- Each point on the graph corresponds to a pair of values in the equation.
- The x-values correspond to points on the horizontal axis, while the y-values correspond to points on the vertical axis.
- In a one-to-one function, each input value corresponds to exactly one output value.
- The angles in similar triangles correspond proportionally to their respective sides.
- In the table of values, each row corresponds to a different solution of the linear equation.
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3
to exchange written messages, such as letters or emails, with someone
- They have been corresponding for months about the upcoming event.
- She loves to correspond with her friends through handwritten letters.
- The two companies corresponded to finalize the business deal.
- He regularly corresponds with clients via email to discuss the project.
- Over the years, they have corresponded on various topics of research.
4
to be similar to or match something in character, form, or function
- In this system, the role of the teacher corresponds to that of the mentor.
- In some cultures, the role of the monarch corresponds to a ceremonial leader.
- His responsibilities correspond closely with those of a chief operating officer.
- In some cultures, the position of mayor corresponds to that of a city governor.
- The duties of the assistant manager correspond to those of a department head.