Cooperate Meaning
/kəʊˈɒp.ə.ɹeɪt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
verbTo allow for mutual unobstructed action.
Sentence Examples
I'm willing to do the job if you cooperate.
Cooperate with your friends in doing the work.
The two groups agreed to cooperate with each other.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
If both departments ____ during the merger, the transition will be smooth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I'm willing to do the job if you ____.
Word Origin & History
Originated 1595–1605 from Late Latin cooperātus, perfect passive participle of cooperor (“to work with”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more. Equivalent to co- + operate. Displaced native Old English efnwyrċan.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In polling by the Pew Research Center in November 2008, fully half the respondents thought the two parties would cooperate more in the coming year, versus only 36 percent who thought the climate would grow more adversarial."
— 2012 November 7, Matt Bai, “Winning a Second Term, Obama Will Confront Familiar Headwinds”, in New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
If both departments ____ during the merger, the transition will be smooth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I'm willing to do the job if you ____.