corresponds

verb

(intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

(intransitive, constructed with with) To exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.

(obsolete) To have sex with.

Roots

spondeospond- · Latin · pledge, promise

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Where does corresponds come from?

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