correspond

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To match or be similar to something else.

   The numbers on the map correspond to the places listed below.

2. 2
   verb

   To exchange letters or messages with someone over time.

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

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

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