collaborate

[ kuh-lab-uh-reyt ]

verb (used without object)

, col·lab·o·rat·ed, col·lab·o·rat·ing.

1. to work, one with another; cooperate, as on a literary work:

   They collaborated on a novel.

2. to cooperate with an enemy nation, especially with an enemy occupying one's country:

   He collaborated with the Nazis during World War II.

   Synonyms: abet, assist, join, collude

collaborate

/ kəˈlæbəˌreɪt /

verb

1. often foll byon, with, etc to work with another or others on a joint project
2. to cooperate as a traitor, esp with an enemy occupying one's own country

Derived Forms

• colˈlaboˌrator, noun
• colˈlaborative, adjective

Other Words From

• col·lab·o·ra·tor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of collaborate¹

First recorded in 1870–75; from Late Latin collabōrātus (past participle of collabōrāre), equivalent to col- col- ¹ + labor “work” + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of collaborate¹

C19: from Late Latin collabōrāre, from Latin com- together + labōrāre to work

Example Sentences

The letter emphasises the drivers' desire to "collaborate in a constructive way with all the stakeholders, including the FIA president in order to promote our great sport of the benefit of everyone who works in it, pays for it, watches it and indeed loves it".

From BBC

“You can collaborate with other parents and legal experts to make a case to local governments or school boards. The goal here is to make sure that safety measures are strengthened across the board so that these recalls don’t become such a regular occurrence.”

From Salon

Wade made multiple trips to the art studio to collaborate on the project.

From BBC

When sisters collaborate toward revolution or success, their joined force comes with mutual caregiving and gratitude — to each other, yes, but also circumstance.

From Los Angeles Times

Rodrigo Aguilera, an independent economist, said there is no doubt that Trump will “use a tariff threat to force Mexico to collaborate on something he wants, on migration policy or security policy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• collude
• conspire
• cooperate
• hook up
• participate