Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cooperate

/koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.79 in modern English

Syllables: co-op-er-ate
IPA: /koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.

Intransitive verb

verb

To allow for mutual unobstructed action.

Intransitive verb

verb

To function in harmony, side by side.

Intransitive verb

verb

To engage in economic cooperation.

Intransitive verb

verb

To obtain the cooperation of (a potential witness); to turn (someone) into a cooperating witness.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"In polling by the Pew Research Center in November 2008, fully half the respondents thought the two parties would cooperate more in the coming year, versus only 36 percent who thought the climate would grow more adversarial."

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.

Word Breakdown

Root: cooperātus

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/
British English: /kəʊˈɒp.ə.ɹeɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

cooperates (present, singular) cooperating (participle, present) cooperated (participle, past) cooperated (past) co-operate (alternative, UK) coöperate (alternative, dated)

Derived Forms

cooperating coopete noncooperating uncooperating

Frequently Paired Words

cooperation cooperative cooperator

Synonyms

coact coadjute co-op liaise make common cause play ball collaborate join forces

Rhymes With

operate

Questions

How do you pronounce cooperate?: The recorded pronunciation is /koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/.
What does cooperate mean?: To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
Where does cooperate come from?: 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.

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