cooperate
/kəʊˈɒp.ə.ɹeɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cooperates · cooperating · cooperated
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
Verb
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To allow for mutual unobstructed action.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cooperate” mean?
To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
Is “cooperate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.