cooperate

or co-op·er·ate

[ koh-op-uh-reyt ]

verb (used without object)

, co·op·er·at·ed, co·op·er·at·ing.

1. to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
2. to work or act with another or other persons willingly and agreeably.

   Synonyms: participate, join, collaborate

3. to practice economic cooperation.

cooperate

/ kəʊˈɒpəˌreɪt /

verb

1. to work or act together
2. to be of assistance or be willing to assist
3. economics (of firms, workers, consumers, etc) to engage in economic cooperation

Derived Forms

• coˈoperˌator, noun

Other Words From

• co·oper·ator co-oper·ator noun
• unco·oper·ating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cooperate¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Late Latin cooperātus, past participle of cooperārī “to work with”; co-, operate

Word History and Origins

Origin of cooperate¹

C17: from Late Latin cooperārī to work with, combine, from Latin operārī to work

Example Sentences

An HHS spokesperson confirmed that, saying that the letter is “only a preliminary document that does not contain any formal findings of noncompliance” and that Cedars-Sinai had cooperated throughout the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

A worker admitted into the program is not required to cooperate with the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The earlier resolution prohibited district staff from “voluntarily cooperating in any immigration enforcement action, including sharing information about students’ and families’ immigration status with any immigration agent.”

From Los Angeles Times

We will need clear skies to view them but will the weather cooperate?

From BBC

In March 2018, Mr. Perez agreed to a secret plea deal that entailed admitting to tax evasion and cooperating on a broader industry investigation.

From New York Times

Related Words

• aid
• assist
• collaborate
• comply with
• conspire
• contribute
• coordinate
• further
• help
• participate
• unite
• uphold