corresponds with

[/ˌkɔːrɪˈspɒndz wɪð/]
verb phrase
corresponder-se com
1. to exchange letters or messages with someone regularly
She corresponds with pen pals from around the world.
Ela corresponde-se com amigas de pena de todo o mundo.
2. to have a close similarity or connection with something; to match or agree with
The description corresponds with what we observed.
A descrição corresponde com o que observamos.
3. to communicate regularly by writing
They have corresponded with each other for many years.
Eles têm se correspondido um com o outro por muitos anos.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, this phrase is commonly used in formal writing and academic settings. Historically, it referred to traditional letter writing, but in modern usage it encompasses email and digital communication. The reflexive form 'corresponder-se com' in Portuguese emphasizes the mutual exchange, while in English 'corresponds with' can be directional or mutual depending on context.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
communicate withwrite toexchange lettersmatch withalign withconform toaccord with
Antonyms / Antônimos
differ fromcontradictconflict withdisagree with

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corresponder-se com
Most common form in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
corresponder com
Slightly less formal variant, omitting the reflexive pronoun
Rio de Janeiro
trocar correspondência com
Alternative phrase meaning 'exchange correspondence with'
Portugal
corresponder-se com
Same as Brazilian usage; formal written communication

Related Words

correspondencecorrespondentletter writingcommunicationagreementsimilarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

correspond with someone about something
keep up correspondence
exchange correspondence
correspond with the facts
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