coincide

coincide
/koh'in suyd"/, v.i., coincided, coinciding.
1. to occupy the same place in space, the same point or period in time, or the same relative position: The centers of concentric circles coincide. Our vacations coincided this year.
2. to correspond exactly, as in nature, character, etc.: His vocation coincides with his avocation.
3. to agree or concur, as in thought or opinion: Their opinions always coincide.
[1635-45; < ML coincidere, equiv. to L co- CO- + incidere to befall; see INCIDENT]
Syn. 3. accord, correspond, match, tally, jibe, square.
Ant. 3. differ, contradict.

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