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correspond

[/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒnd/]
verb
corresponder
1. to have a close similarity or connection; to match or agree
Your account does not correspond with the facts.
A sua versão não corresponde aos fatos.
2. to communicate by exchange of letters
She corresponded with her pen pal for years.
Ela correspondia-se com sua amiga por correspondência durante anos.
3. to be in agreement or harmony with something
The punishment should correspond to the crime.
O castigo deve corresponder ao crime.
4. to be equivalent to something in another system or category
The British pound corresponds to the dollar in value.
A libra esterlina corresponde ao dólar em valor.
Synonyms
matchagreealigncommunicatewriteequate
Antonyms
differdisagreecontradictconflict

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corresponder
Standard usage in both written and spoken Portuguese
São Paulo
corresponder
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
corresponder
No significant regional variation
Portugal
corresponder
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

correspond with someone
correspond to something
correspond in detail
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