correspond vs adhere

adhere vs correspond

correspond and adhere both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correspond	No	No	Yes	No
adhere	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, adhere is a hyponym of correspond; that is, adhere is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correspond:

correspond: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
adhere: be compatible or in accordance with

Other hyponyms of correspond include consist, look, answer, coincide, align, correlate, parallel, duplicate, parallel, twin, square, bear out, corroborate, support, underpin, resemble, homologize, befit, beseem, suit, accord, agree, concord, consort, fit in, harmonise, harmonize, pattern, rhyme, rime.

correspond (verb)	adhere (verb)
exchange messages	follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics	stick to firmly
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to	come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics	be compatible or in accordance with
	be loyal to
	be a devoted follower or supporter

Difference between correspond and adhere

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