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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A spokesperson for the Andic family said Jonathan is giving testimony and would cooperate with the investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

She had refused to cooperate with federal investigators and pleaded not guilty, but recently discussed a plea deal with prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Agricultural trade will be one of the few areas where both sides have practical reasons to cooperate: China needs food security and diversified supplies, while the U.S. farm sector needs demand and stable income.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

During his stint as high representative, Paddy Ashdown memorably wielded these so-called "Bonn Powers" sacking 60 Bosnian-Serb officials in one day in 2004 for refusing to cooperate with the Hague Tribunal.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Sapiens can cooperate in extremely flexible ways with countless numbers of strangers.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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