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What does “correspond with someone” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
To exchange letters or messages with someone regularly, often over a long period
“They've corresponded for years since university.”
From the C1 lesson Staying in Touch (keeping in touch).
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What does “correspond with someone” mean?
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