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correspond

/,kɔris'pɔnd/
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Explanation of the Word "Correspond"

Definition: The verb "correspond" generally means to communicate with someone by exchanging messages, or to be similar or equal to something else.

Usage Instructions:
  1. Communicating: You can use "correspond" when talking about sending letters, emails, or messages to someone.

    • Example: "I correspond with my friend who lives in another country."
  2. Being Similar: You can use "correspond" to indicate that two things have a similar quality or match in some way.

    • Example: "The two paintings correspond in style, even though they were created by different artists."
Advanced Usage:
  • In mathematics, "correspond" can refer to the relationship between two sets of numbers or shapes that have matching properties.
    • Example: "The angles in the two triangles correspond, which means they are equal."
Word Variants:
  • Correspondence (noun): The act of exchanging letters or messages.

    • Example: "We kept in touch through our correspondence."
  • Correspondent (noun): A person who writes letters or reports for a news organization.

    • Example: "The correspondent reported on the events happening overseas."
Different Meanings:
  1. Historical Linguistics: In linguistics, "correspond" can refer to the way certain sounds or letters change in different languages over time.

    • Example: "In ancient Greek, the letter 'h' corresponds to 's' in Latin."
  2. Mathematics: It can mean that two things are equivalent or that there is a one-to-one relationship.

    • Example: "Each point on the graph corresponds to a specific value of 'x'."
Synonyms:
  • Match
  • Relate
  • Agree
  • Communicate
  • Exchange
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • Correspond with: To communicate with someone, often in a formal way.

    • Example: "I have been corresponding with the university about my application."
  • Correspond to: To be equivalent or similar to something.

    • Example: "His experience corresponds to the job requirements."
Summary:

"Correspond" is a versatile verb that can refer to communication through messages, or it can describe a similarity or equivalence between things.

Verb
  1. take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
    • Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin
  2. exchange messages
    • My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years
  3. be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
  4. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
    • The two stories don't agree in many details
    • The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
    • The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun

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