Cooperated

koʊˈɑːpəreɪtɪd

verbBeginner🔥Very CommonGeneral
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Definitions

1

To work together with another person or group to do something.

koʊˈɑːpəreɪtɪd

verbneutralBeginner
General

To work jointly toward the same end; act or be associated with others.

The team cooperated effectively to finish the task on time.

💡 Simply: Imagine you and a friend are building a Lego castle. You're both putting bricks together, helping each other out. That's cooperating! You're both working together towards the same awesome castle!

👶 For kids: When you and your friends work together to do something fun or help someone, you are cooperating!

More Examples

2

The scientists cooperated to discover a new medicine.

3

We cooperated with the authorities during the investigation.

How It's Used

Business

"The two companies cooperated on the project, sharing resources and expertise."

International Relations

"The countries cooperated to address the global climate crisis."

Education

"The students cooperated on their group project."

Synonyms & Antonyms

Idioms & expressions

Cooperate with

To work together with a person or group.

"We must cooperate with the local authorities."

In cooperation with

Working together with another party or entity to achieve a common goal.

"The museum curated the exhibition in cooperation with several local artists."

From Latin *cooperari* ('to work together'), from *co-* ('together') + *operari* ('to work').

The word 'cooperate' has been used since the 17th century and has consistently referred to working jointly.

Memory tip

Think of 'co' as 'together' and 'operate' as 'work.' Cooperate means to work together.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to work"

cooperate withcooperate oncooperate effectivelyfully cooperated

Common misspellings

coopratedcoopertaedco-operated

Usage

60%Spoken
40%Written