Cooperate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kō-ˈä-pə-ˌrāt/ co·op·er·ate

Meaning & Definition of Cooperate

Cooperate (verb)

  1. to act or work with another or others, act together or in compliance
  2. to associate with another or others for mutual benefit

Cooperate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end

    "conservation groups cooperated with state authorities to find a humane way to manage the area's overpopulation of deer"

    similar: band (together), collaborate, concert, concur, conjoin, conspire, join, league, team (up), unite, make common cause, play ball, pull together
    related: connive, affiliate, ally, associate, combine, confederate, hang together, interface

  2. to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

    "several industrialized nations cooperated in a trade agreement to reduce or eliminate tariffs"

    similar: ally, associate, band (together), club, coalesce, cohere, confederate, conjoin, federate, league, unite, close ranks, pull together
    related: cabal, collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up), incorporate, organize, unionize, affiliate, amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge, knot, link, tie, wed
    opposite: break up, disband
    near: detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

Related Entry: Cooperate (with) (verb)

Cooperate (with) is a different word from Cooperate. The synonyms below are for cooperate (with), not for cooperate.

  1. as in listen (to), comply (with)

    similar: capitulate (to), concede (to), defer (to), goose-step (to), serve, stoop (to), submit (to), surrender (to), yield (to), attend, hear, heed, listen (to), mark, note, notice, regard, watch, accede (to), acquiesce (to), agree (to), assent (to), oblige, comply (with), conform (to), follow, mind, obey, keep, observe
    opposite: defy, disobey, mock, rebel (against), disoblige, mutiny (against), revolt (against)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cooperate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cooperate:

band (together), collaborate, concert, concur, conjoin, conspire, join, league, team (up), unite, ally, associate, club, coalesce, cohere, confederate, federate, make common cause, play ball, pull together, close ranks

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cooperate

Words with the opposite meaning of Cooperate:

break up, disband

Related Words for Cooperate

connive, affiliate, combine, hang together, interface, cabal, gang up, incorporate, organize, unionize, amalgamate, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, merge, knot, link, tie, wed

Near Antonyms of Cooperate

detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

Word Forms of Cooperate

Inflections: cooperated, cooperating, cooperates

Derived words: cooperator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Cooperate

Late Latin cooperatus, past participle of cooperari, from Latin co- + operari to work operate

First known use: 1582

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cooperate

Frequently Asked Questions about Cooperate

What does "Cooperate" mean?

"Cooperate" means to act or work with another or others, act together or in compliance. As a verb, it is defined as: to act or work with another or others, act together or in compliance. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cooperate"?

Other words for "Cooperate" include band (together), collaborate, concert, concur, conjoin, conspire, join and league. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cooperate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cooperate"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cooperate". Common alternatives include band (together), collaborate, concert, concur, conjoin, conspire, join, league, team (up) and unite.

What is the opposite of "Cooperate"?

Antonyms of "Cooperate" include break up and disband. Near antonyms include detach, disengage, dissolve and disunite.

How do you use "Cooperate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cooperate" in a sentence: "conservation groups cooperated with state authorities to find a humane way to manage the area's overpopulation of deer"; "several industrialized nations cooperated in a trade agreement to reduce or eliminate tariffs".

Is "Cooperate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cooperate" is a verb.

Is "Cooperate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Cooperate" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cooperate"?

"Cooperate" is pronounced /kō-ˈä-pə-ˌrāt/ and divided into syllables as co·op·er·ate.