Synonyms for

Corresponds

Verb / ˌkɔ:rʌˈspɑ:ndz / Another word for corresponds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Corresponds means to have a close similarity or match.

Synonyms & similar words

jibe disagree standfor fit equate gibe agree match represent check tally correspond matches conforms coincides agrees harmonizes parallels resembles fits adapts complies answers relates associates connects links communicates equals consorts coheres obeys

Synonyms by register

Formal

matches aligns conforms correlates corresponds

Informal

matches goes with fits is like

Literary

answers echoes comports

Antonyms

differs disagrees conflicts varies diverges contradicts

Common collocations

  • corresponds to
  • corresponds with
  • corresponds directly
  • corresponds closely
  • corresponds well
  • corresponds exactly
  • corresponds roughly

Word family

noun correspondence
verb correspond
adjective corresponding
adverb correspondingly

Usage note

Often used to indicate a similarity or agreement between two things. Be mindful of prepositions used: 'corresponds to' and 'corresponds with' are common.

Example sentences

  1. The pattern on my shirt corresponds with the pattern on my shoes.
  2. The numbers on my test corresponds with the answer key.
  3. The colors of the flowers corresponds with the colors of the sunset.
  4. The ingredients in the recipe corresponds with my dietary restrictions.
  5. The time on my watch corresponds with the time on my phone.

Quotes

  • 'Life is like a game of chess. To win you have to make a move. Knowing which move to make comes with insight and knowledge, and by learning the lessons that are accumulated along the way.' - Allan Rufus
  • 'The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water.' - Sigmund Freud
  • 'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.' - Socrates

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