cooperate To cooperate is to work with or help another person. - Students must cooperate with their teacher. (They must do what he asks them to do.)
- Maria is cooperating with her coworkers. (She’s working with them to reach a common goal.)
- Charles is not cooperating with the police. (He’s not answering their questions.)
- My computer is not cooperating with me today. (I’m having problems with my computer.)
- If you can just cooperate, everything will be easier.
- Please, cooperate with me.
The word "cooperation" is a noun. - Cooperation among members of the organization is essential for achieving its goals.
- We appreciate your cooperation.
- Our manager says he needs more cooperation from his employees.
- Cooperation is the key to success.
- Thanks for your cooperation.
The word "cooperative" is an adjective: - The little boy was not being cooperative with his mother.
- The teacher asked the students to be more cooperative.
- There could be negative consequences if you aren’t cooperative.
Everything is so much easier when people cooperate. Click here to go to the Word of the Day page. May 3, 2015 | 