cooperate

[koh-op-uh-reyt] / koʊˈɒp əˌreɪt /

VERB

work with; assist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist collaborate comply with conspire contribute coordinate further help participate unite uphold

STRONG

abet advance agree band befriend coincide combine concert concur conduce espouse forward league partner second succor

WEAK

back up be in cahoots chip in coadjute give-and-take go along with join forces join in lend a hand pitch in play ball pool resources pull together share in show willingness side with stick together take part work side by side work together

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check counteract disagree harm hinder hurt obstruct oppose protest stop

STRONG

differ halt impede reject

WEAK

delay disturb encumber prevent

Example Sentences

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“The most important thing in criminal cases is to have the clients get immediate treatment, and be able to cooperate in his defense, which will not happen while he’s in jail,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The company previously said it was cooperating with the authority on the investigation and that the WhatsApp application programming interface was never designed to be used for AI chatbots.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Mr. Wexner cooperated fully by providing background information on Epstein and was never contacted again," they said.

From BBC

Five other personnel who cooperated with the investigation were given 30-month sentences.

From Barron's

“We are happy to cooperate with other countries, including the U.S., but it must happen with respect for us and our values and wishes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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