To correspond
Example: The results correspond with expected outcomes
Definition
"To correspond" means to be in agreement, conformity, or harmony with something else. For example, when the results correspond with expected outcomes, they match or align closely with what was anticipated.
Etymology
The verb "to correspond" originates from the Latin word 'correspondere,' combining 'cor-' meaning 'together' and 'respondere' meaning 'to answer.' Did you know that the word originally suggested a sense of answering back or exchanging letters, which evolved into the idea of things matching or agreeing?
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"To correspond" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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