Definition of COOPERATE

cooperate

Meanings

Verb

  • work together on a common enterprise of project
  • To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
  • To allow for mutual unobstructed action.
  • To function in harmony, side by side.
  • To engage in economic cooperation.
  • To obtain the cooperation of (a potential witness); to turn (someone) into a cooperating witness.

Origin / Etymology

Originated 1595–1605 from Late Latin cooperātus, perfect passive participle of cooperor (“to work with”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more. Equivalent to co- + operate. Displaced native Old English efnwyrċan.

Synonyms

co-op, coact, coadjute, collaborate, get together, join forces, make common cause, play ball

Scrabble Score: 13

cooperate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cooperate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cooperate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

cooperate is a valid Words With Friends word