Corresponder: meaning, definitions and examples

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corresponder

 

[ ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To communicate by exchanging letters, emails, or messages with someone.

Synonyms

communicate, exchange messages, write letters.

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Word Description / Examples
corresponder

Primarily used in formal or professional settings when referring to someone who regularly exchanges letters or emails.

  • As a regular corresponder, Jane ensures timely replies to all business inquiries.
  • The corresponder maintains contact with clients across different countries.
communicate

A general and versatile term used in any situation where information is being exchanged, whether written, spoken, or via other means.

  • Parents and teachers need to communicate effectively for the child's benefit.
  • The ability to communicate well is essential in any relationship.
exchange messages

A casual phrase suitable for informal settings, often implying quick and brief forms of communication like text messages or social media.

  • They often exchange messages on WhatsApp to stay in touch.
  • We can exchange messages to finalize the meeting details.
write letters

Typically used for formal or personal correspondence, involving handwritten or typed documents sent through physical mail.

  • In the digital age, many people still appreciate when you write letters.
  • She loves to write letters to her grandparents during the holidays.

Examples of usage

  • We used to correspond regularly when we lived in different countries.
  • She corresponds with her pen pal from Japan.

Translations

Translations of the word "corresponder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corresponder

🇮🇳 मिलना

🇩🇪 entsprechen

🇮🇩 sesuai

🇺🇦 відповідати

🇵🇱 odpowiadać

🇯🇵 対応する

🇫🇷 correspondre

🇪🇸 corresponder

🇹🇷 karşılık gelmek

🇰🇷 해당하다

🇸🇦 تطابق

🇨🇿 odpovídat

🇸🇰 zodpovedať

🇨🇳 对应

🇸🇮 ustrezati

🇮🇸 samsvara

🇰🇿 сәйкес келу

🇬🇪 შესაბამისობა

🇦🇿 uyğun olmaq

🇲🇽 corresponder

Etymology

The word 'correspond' originates from the Latin word 'correspondere', which means 'to answer, respond'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the idea of communicating by letter or message. The use of correspondence has been a vital form of communication throughout history, especially before the invention of more modern methods like telephones and emails. Today, the word 'correspond' is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to refer to exchanging messages or communicating through written means.

See also: correspondence, correspondent, corresponding, correspondingly.