Cooperated
koʊˈɑːpəreɪtɪd
Definitions
To work together with another person or group to do something.
koʊˈɑːpəreɪtɪd
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
The scientists cooperated to discover a new medicine.
We cooperated with the authorities during the investigation.
How It's Used
"The two companies cooperated on the project, sharing resources and expertise."
"The countries cooperated to address the global climate crisis."
"The students cooperated on their group project."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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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
"to work"