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

They have refused to cooperate with authorities as some are undocumented - coming from neighbouring countries like Lesotho and Mozambique - and fear being deported.

From BBC

That investigation is still ongoing, though Gaetz has stated publicly that he will no longer cooperate with the committee's inquiry.

From Salon

At one point during the investigation, federal officials said, Zilke offered to cooperate and expose the money laundering organization.

From Los Angeles Times

On X, formerly Twitter, Cornyn pledged Saturday to keep the Senate in session until Trump’s cabinet is confirmed, warning Democrats to cooperate “in the best interest of the country, or continue the resistance, which will eventually be ground down.”

From Salon

Justice Department regularly battled with L.A. in court, including over whether federal funds could be withheld if city officials refused to cooperate with immigration agents.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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