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cooperate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

KK: /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/

intransitive verb
Definition

To work together with others to achieve a common goal or purpose.


Example

The team members decided to cooperate to finish the project on time.


Tense Forms

Past: cooperated

Past Participle: cooperated


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we should cooperate on this project to make it better.
Sloth B
That's a great idea! Working together will definitely help us.
Sloth A
Exactly! If we cooperate, we can combine our strengths.
Sloth B
Absolutely, let's meet up this weekend to brainstorm.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collaborate
assist
concur
Antonyms
oppose
resist
disagree
Root Explanation

Cooperate → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "operari" (meaning to work). The word describes the act of working together towards a common goal.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'working together' — 'co-' means together, and 'operari' means to work.

Visually Confused Words
operate
operatee
copemate
copelate
colorate
operae
copperplate
copenetrate
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