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co·op·er·ate
I. \kōˈäpəˌrāt, ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, usu -ād.+V\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Late Latin cooperatus, past participle of cooperari, from Latin co- + operari to work — more at operate
1. : to act or work with another or others to a common end : operate jointly
< marines and navy men cooperated in the attack >
< the police force always cooperates with the fire department >
2. : to act together : produce an effect jointly
< heavy rains and rapid thaws cooperated to bring disastrous floods >
3. : to associate with another or others for mutual often economic benefit
< many nations cooperated in the trade agreement >
Synonyms: see unite
II. \(ˈ)kō|äp(ə)rə̇t also (ˈ)kō|äpəˌrāt, usu -d.+V\ adjective
: made cooperative : brought into working together
< cooperate forces > |