correspond meaning and definition

CORRESPOND verb

Definition of correspond (verb)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: agree, check, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
   • antonym: disaccord
2. be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
   • synonyms: equate
3. exchange messages
   • "My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years"
4. 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"
   • synonyms: represent, stand for