corresponded
|cor-res-pond-ed|
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/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
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/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪd/
(correspond)
match or communicate
Etymology
'correspond' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'correspondere,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'respondere' meant 'to answer.'
'correspond' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'correspondere' into Old French 'correspondre' and eventually became the modern English word 'correspond' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to answer together' or 'to respond,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to be in agreement,' 'to match,' and 'to exchange letters.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to be in agreement or conformity with; to match or be consistent with something (often used with 'with' or 'to').
His account of the incident corresponded with the other witnesses' statements.
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Verb 2
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages (to write to someone and receive letters from them).
They corresponded for several years before meeting in person.
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Last updated: 2025/11/09 15:41