Definitions for cooperate
koʊˈɒp əˌreɪtco·op·er·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. collaborate, join forces, cooperate, get togetherverb

   work together on a common enterprise of project

   "The soprano and the pianist did not get together very well"; "We joined forces with another research group"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. cooperateverb

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

2. cooperateverb

   To allow for mutual unobstructed action

3. cooperateverb

   To function in harmony, side by side

4. cooperateverb

   To engage in economic cooperation.

5. Etymology: Originated 1595–1605 from cooperatus. See co- + operate.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To COOPERATEverb

   Etymology: con and opera, Latin.

   1. To labour jointly with another to the same end.

   It puzzleth and perplexeth the conceits of many, that perhaps would otherwise cooperate with him, and makes a man walk almost alone to his own ends. Francis Bacon, Essay 6.

   By giving man a free will, he allows man that highest satisfaction and privilege of cooperating to his own felicity. Boyle.

   2. To concur in producing the same effect.

   His mercy will not forgive offenders, or his benignity cooperate to their conversions. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. i. c. 2.

   All these causes cooperating, must, at last, weaken their motion. George Cheyne, Phil. Prin.

   The special acts and impressions by which the Divine Spirit introduces this charge, and how far human liberty cooperates with it, are subjects beyond our reach and comprehension. John Rogers, Sermon 14.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cooperate

   Cooperation (written as co-operation in British English) is the process of groups of organisms working or acting together for common, mutual, or some underlying benefit, as opposed to working in competition for selfish benefit. Many animal and plant species cooperate both with other members of their own species and with members of other species (symbiosis or mutualism).

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1. cooperate

   To cooperate means to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor. It involves assisting, collaborating or participating in a joint effort to achieve a common goal or objective. It can also refer to the act of willingly aligning one's behaviour with others or complying with the rules or directions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cooperateverb

   to act or operate jointly with another or others; to concur in action, effort, or effect

2. Etymology: [L. cooperatus, p. p. of cooperari to cooperate; co + operari to work, opus work. See Operate.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cooperate

   To work together with a spirit of unity and harmony to achieve for the shared prosperity of a team or partnership.

   To cooperate is easy and simple, we work harmoniously together to achieve this.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 9, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cooperate in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cooperate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of cooperate in a Sentence

1. Andy Savage:

   Until now, I did not know there was unfinished business with Jules Woodson, jules Woodson, I am deeply sorry for my actions 20 years ago. I remain committed to cooperate with you toward forgiveness and healing.

2. Marwan Porter:

   The fact that they said the mother didn't cooperate adds insult to injury.

3. Terry Fahn:

   Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and everyone else impacted by the tragedy in San Bernardino, webBank evaluates all loan applications in accordance with legal requirements including U.S. anti-terrorism and anti-money-laundering laws. In addition, Union Bank continually works with regulators to address their inquiries and concerns and will fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies investigating this matter.

4. Anthony Fauci:

   I certainly hope so, because we are not going to get an answer that is a definitive answer — I mean, even if they do cooperate, we may not do that.

5. Keiichiro Shibuya:

   This work is a metaphor of the relations between humans and technology. Sometimes the android will get crazy, human orchestras have to follow. But sometimes humans can cooperate very comfortably.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cooperate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cooperate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=cooperate
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperate
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperate