No. 13,765 in German
entsprachen
"Entsprachen" means "corresponded" or "conformed to" (past tense of "entsprechen").
In a sentence
Die Ergebnisse entsprachen nicht den Erwartungen.
The results did not meet the expectations.
Here, 'entsprachen' is used to indicate that something did not align with or fulfill certain expectations.
Ihre Aussagen entsprachen den Tatsachen.
Her statements corresponded to the facts.
Here, 'entsprachen' is used to show alignment or agreement with truth or facts.
Die neuen Regeln entsprachen den Wünschen der Mehrheit.
The new rules were in accordance with the wishes of the majority.
Here, 'entsprachen' denotes that something conformed to or satisfied the wishes of a majority.
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