correspond to, correspond with

The verb correspond can be used with the prepositions to or with. Correspond to and correspond with both mean to have close similarity or to almost match.

  • The French amitié corresponds to our English word friendship.
  • The position of the arrow on the screen corresponds with your movement of the mouse.

Correspond with also means to exchange letters.

  • She corresponded regularly with her former boyfriend.

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