Kilo Lingo

/koresponˈdeɾ/

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Translation

to correspond, to reciprocate

Word origin

From Latin com- ('together') plus respondere ('to answer'), itself from re- ('back') plus spondere ('to pledge').

Origin
Latin
Root
respondere
English cognates
correspond, respond, spouse

Grammar

Verb type-er regular

Examples

.

This key corresponds to the main door.

, .

She loved him, but he did not reciprocate her love.

.

Each number corresponds to a letter.

.

It is up to you to decide what to do.

¿ factura marzo?

Does this payment correspond to the March invoice?

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This word is part of lesson 64.