cooperate — to work together with someone or comply with their requests
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to work together with someone or comply with their requests
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The cat refused to cooperate during bath time and hid under the bed.
- Students must cooperate to complete the group assignment successfully.
- The witness finally decided to cooperate with the police investigation.
cooperate
VERB[/koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/]
to work together with someone or comply with their requests
They cooperate by pushing together to free the car from the mud.
The two mechanics co-operated the machine together to lift the heavy box. (CO-OPERATE → operate together → work together toward one goal)
When we cooperate and coordinate, we can elevate what no one could move alone.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cooperari', combining 'co-' (together) and 'operari' (to work). The word entered English in the early 17th century through Late Latin and French influences.
Breakdown
co- (together) + operate (work, from Latin operari) = cooperate (work together)
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📝Examples
“The cat refused to cooperate during bath time and hid under the bed.”
“Students must cooperate to complete the group assignment successfully.”
“The witness finally decided to cooperate with the police investigation.”
“My smartphone and laptop refuse to cooperate when I need them most.”
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