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co·op·er·ate
 cooperate
- pronunciation:
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
cooperated, cooperates, cooperating |
| definition 1: |
to work with others, esp. for a common purpose.
Several nations cooperated in the relief effort.- synonyms:
- chip in, collaborate, concur, pitch in, team up, unite
- similar words:
- conspire, contribute, coordinate, join in, pull one's weight
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| definition 2: |
to work well together or to act in accordance with the direction of another.
The two are always at odds and just can't cooperate with each other.They were arrested for refusing to cooperate with the police.- antonyms:
- resist
- similar words:
- acquiesce, comply
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| related words: |
band, converge, help, organize, participate, share, side, team |
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