Corresponder
Example: Ele tenta corresponder às expectativas do chefe no trabalho.
Definition
"Corresponder" means to act in a way that matches or fulfills expectations, requests, or feelings. It is used to describe the process of meeting demands or reciprocating actions, such as trying to live up to someone's expectations or responding appropriately to a situation.
Etymology
The word "corresponder" comes from the Latin 'correspondere,' which combines 'cor-' (a form of 'com-', meaning 'together') and 'respondere' (to answer or respond). Did you know? The root 'respondere' is also the source of the English word 'respond,' highlighting the idea of answering or matching something.
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