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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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coordinates, co-ordinates, coordinating, co-ordinating, coordinated, co-ordinated |
| definition 1: |
to order or organize according to a common goal.
We should coordinate our efforts in planning the meeting.The allies coordinated their military operations.- synonyms:
- adapt, adjust, combine, match, unite
- similar words:
- change, fit, square, suit
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| definition 2: |
to arrange in a harmonious relationship.
A decorator will be hired to coordinate the furnishings for the new office.- synonyms:
- arrange, balance, harmonize, order, organize
- similar words:
- match, mesh, reorganize, sort, square, square away, systematize
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| definition 3: |
to arrange in the same rank or position.
- synonyms:
- arrange, categorize, class, classify, grade, group, rank
- similar words:
- file, index, peg, pigeonhole, sort, tabulate
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conform, key, organize, phase, regulate, tune |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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| definition 1: |
to become coordinated.
- synonyms:
- adapt, adjust, correspond, match, organize
- similar words:
- balance, reorganize
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| definition 2: |
to act harmoniously together.
- synonyms:
- agree, collaborate, concur, cooperate, harmonize
- similar words:
- combine, jibe, mesh, tally
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| related words: |
conform, cooperate, tune |
adverb + (v.)coordinate (co-ordinate)
better, carefully, centrally, closely, effectively, poorly
(v.)coordinate (co-ordinate)
+ noun
action,
activity,
agency,
aid,
arrangement,
assault,
attack,
board,
cabinet,
campaign,
care,
delivery,
disaster,
distribution,
effort,
enforcement,
fabric,
flow,
function,
implementation,
initiative,
intelligence,
logistics,
mechanism,
ministry,
movement,
operation,
outfit,
outreach,
plan,
policy,
program,
project,
relief,
rescue,
resource,
response,
schedule,
service,
strategy,
testing,
transportation,
travel,
volunteer
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
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| definition 1: |
of the same order, rank, or degree.
The coordinate teams played against each other.- synonyms:
- coequal, correspondent, equal, equivalent, tantamount
- similar words:
- analogous, complementary, correlative, matching, parallel, synonymous
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| definition 2: |
arranged or able to be arranged harmoniously.
coordinate sofas and chairs- synonyms:
- harmonious
- similar words:
- complementary, matching
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| definition 3: |
in mathematics, of or using coordinates as reference points.
coordinate systems |
| related words: |
commensurate |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
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| definition 1: |
a person or thing having equal rank or importance.
The sentence "I know this, and you know it too" is made up of two clauses that are coordinates.- synonyms:
- coequal, compeer, counterpart, equal, equivalent, peer
- similar words:
- alter ego, correlative, correspondent, double, match, turn
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| definition 2: |
in mathematics, a magnitude that defines position with reference to a fixed point or system of lines, or an element of a set of numbers representing such magnitudes.
They were able to locate the airplane based on the coordinates that the pilot had given before it went down.The coordinates of that point are written (1,5).- similar words:
- point
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| definition 3: |
(usu. pl.) pieces of clothing designed to be worn together as part of a suit or ensemble.
This sweater and these slacks are coordinates.- synonyms:
- ensemble
- similar words:
- outfit, suit
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| related words: |
latitude, parallel |
adjective + (n.)coordinate (co-ordinate)
absolute, atomic, celestial, cylindrical, ethical, exact, geographic, geographical, global, polar, precise, spatial, specific, temporal, upper
verb + (n.)coordinate (co-ordinate)
calculate, determine, enter, plot, punch, record, relay, transmit
(n.)coordinate (co-ordinate)
+ verb
locate, measure
noun + (n.)coordinate (co-ordinate)
anchor, chart, epoch, grid, latitude, longitude, map, origin, point, satellite, set, target
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| derivations: |
coordinative (adj.), coordinately (adv.), coordinator (n.) |
The word coordinate
contains the following parts:
ord, ordin
Latin
root
that means row, rank, order
  Example words:
-ate1
Latin
verb-forming suffix
that means to make, cause, do
More about this word part:
The suffix -ate
primarily forms transitive verbs from Latin bases. Many -ate
verbs were loanwords from Latin. Verbs ending in -ate
combine with the suffix -ion to form nouns ending in -ation. These verbs also have corresponding agent nouns ending in -ator (navigator, dictator, elevator).
Example words:
abbreviate, abdicate, abnegate, accelerate, accommodate, accumulate, activate, adequate, adjudicate, administrate, administrative, administrator, advocate, aerate, affiliate, agglomerate, agglutinate, aggravate, agitate, alienate, allocate, alternate, animate, annihilate, annotate, arrogate, aspirate, assimilate, associate, calibrate, capitulate, cerebrate, circulate, collaborate, collocate, commemorate, complicate, concentrate, congregate, consecrate, consummate, cooperate, coordinate, decapitate, decelerate, decerebrate, decimate, dedicate, dehydrate, deliberate, derogate, desecrate, dictate, disintegrate, dislocate, dissimulate, dissociate, divagate, domesticate, dominate, donate, duplicate, educate, elaborate, elevate, elongate, elucidate, emasculate, emigrate, enervate, enunciate, equate, equivocate, eradicate, evacuate, exasperate, exfoliate, expurgate, fluctuate, formulate, generate, gradate, graduate, gyrate, illuminate, illustrate, implicate, incorporate, indoctrinate, innovate, interpellate, interrogate, irradiate, irrigate, legislate, liberate, locate, mediate, motivate, narrate, navigate, negate, nominate, obliterate, operate, orate, originate, ovulate, palpate, participate, placate, populate, prognosticate, proliferate, radiate, regulate, resonate, rotate, segregate, simulate, subjugate, terminate, vacate, validate, contraindicate
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