cooperate
verb
Simple meaning
Work together on a common enterprise of project.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kohahperaytSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
koʊˈɑpɚeɪt
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Definition
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verb
Work together on a common enterprise of project
intransitive
To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
intransitive
To allow for mutual unobstructed action.
intransitive
To function in harmony, side by side.
intransitive
To engage in economic cooperation.
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, cooperate 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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A jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners.
In close cooperation.
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Synonyms
Sense: work together on a common enterprise of project
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