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corresponds

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndz// UK //kˌɒɹɪspˈɒndz// cor·re·sponds

v. to match or be the same as something else. You use this when two things are equal or related in a specific way.

v. to have a direct relationship or equivalence with another item, often in terms of position, value, or meaning. Intransitive; typically followed by the preposition 'to'.


SIMPLE

This symbol corresponds to the letter A.

CONTEXTUAL

The chapters in the new edition correspond to the sections in the original text.

COMPLEX

In diplomatic negotiations, every concession made by one party must correspond to a reciprocal gesture from the other to maintain balance.

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Intransitive verb; requires the preposition 'to' to introduce the matching item.

Pitfall

corresponds withcorresponds toWhile 'correspond with' means to exchange letters, 'correspond to' is used for matching or equivalence.

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