collaborate
verb
Simple meaning
Work together on a common enterprise of project.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəˈlæbɚeɪt
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Definition
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verb
Work together on a common enterprise of project
To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
To voluntarily cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country.
Cooperate as a traitor
“He collaborated with the Nazis when they occupied Paris.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Work together on a common enterprise of project
Used this way, collaborate is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Someone who assists in a plot.
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Synonyms
Sense: work together on a common enterprise of project
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