You should make your ideas correspond with reality.
Source: tatoeba (16162)
Correspond
/ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒnd/
Synonyms for "correspond" (300 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (60)
Strong matches (90)
coactcoadunatecoequalcoherecoincidecollaboratecollimatecollineatecolludecombinecome closecome nearcome tocome up tocommunicatecommunicate withcomparecompare withcomplementcomply
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comply withcomportcomposeconcernconcurconformconform withconjoinconnectconniveconsistconsist withconsortconspirecontactcooperatecopycorrectcorrespond tocorrespond withcotton tocounterfeitdeal withdisciplinedittodovetaildrawdrop a lineempathizeequalequateequidistanceestablish connectioneveneven offevokeexchange lettersfall in togetherfall in withfavorfitfit infit togetherfollowgear togeeget alongget in touch withget togogo by
Verb(12 words)
Related words (150)
go togethergo withhanghang togetherhappen togetherharmonizehave connection withhithit it offhold togetheridentify withimitateinterchangeinterestinterlockinterrogateintersectinvolvejibejoin
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keep in touchkeep pace withknotliaise withline uplink withlocklook likemaintain connectionmake advancesmake conformmake contact withmake overturesmake up tomarchmatchmatch up withmeasure up tomeetmimicmirrormoldmouldmouldermouldynearnearly reproducenot tell apartobserveoverlapparallelparallelizepartake ofpertain toplace parallel toquadratequestionraisereachrealignreciprocatereconcilerectifyrefer toregardregisterregister withrelate toremind one ofreplyreply toresemblerespectrespond torhymerivalrub off cornersrun abreastrun tosavor ofseemseem likesend a notesettleshapesimulatesing in chorussmack ofsort withsound likesquaresquare withstack upstack up withstand togetherstraightensuggestsuitsympathize withsynchronizesynergizetake aftertallytally withtietie in withtouchtouch upontreat ofuniteuse the mailswritewrite toyield
Noun(18 words)
Verb(17 words)
Preposition(1 words)
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: agree, equate, match, accommodate, accommodate with.
- Sentence evidence is available for correspond, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "correspond".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "correspond"
Keep "correspond" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "correspond" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "correspond", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "correspond" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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7 entriesCollocations
6 entriescorrespondence chartcorrespondence coursecorrespondence tablecorresponding authorcorresponding numbersletter correspondence
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
9 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Your words must correspond with your actions.
Source: tatoeba (17227)
The fingerprints left on the weapon correspond with the suspect's.
Source: tatoeba (19248)
I should like to have a friend to correspond with.
Source: tatoeba (28933)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "correspond"?
Closest matches include agree, equate, match, accommodate, accommodate with.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "correspond"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.