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collaborate

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for collaborate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To work together with someone else toward a shared goal.

Synonyms

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How to use collaborate

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collaborate with collaborate on a project

Etymology

A back-formation from "collaborator", ultimately from Latin collaborare, "to work together with".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “collaborate” mean?

The word “collaborate” means to work together with someone else toward a shared goal. In plain terms, working jointly with others on something — usually positive, but can mean traitorous cooperation with an enemy in a wartime context.

How do you pronounce “collaborate”?

“Collaborate” is pronounced kuh-LAB-uh-rayt (/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “collaborate” in a sentence?

Here is “collaborate” used in a sentence: “The two universities collaborated on a new vaccine study.”

What is another word for “collaborate”?

Words with a similar meaning to “collaborate” include liaise.

What part of speech is “collaborate”?

“Collaborate” is a verb.

Where does the word “collaborate” come from?

The word “collaborate” comes from Latin. A back-formation from "collaborator", ultimately from Latin collaborare, "to work together with".

Is “collaborate” a common word?

“Collaborate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “collaborate” have?

“Collaborate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to work together with someone else toward a shared goal.

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