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Collaborative

Verb / kʌˈlæbɜ:ˌeɪtɪv / / kʌˈlæbrʌtɪv / Another word for collaborative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Collaborative means working together with others to achieve a common goal.

Synonyms & similar words

cooperative joint combined united conjoint symbiotic synergetic teamwork partnership shared communal collective unified concerted mutual interactive coordinated common group alliance

Synonyms by register

Formal

cooperative joint concerted collective

Informal

teamwork team-based working together

Literary

conjoined symbiotic

Antonyms

individual independent solitary uncooperative competitive rivalrous secluded

Common collocations

  • collaborative effort
  • collaborative project
  • collaborative work
  • collaborative approach
  • collaborative learning
  • collaborative research
  • collaborative environment

Word family

noun collaboration
verb collaborate
adverb collaboratively

Usage note

Often used to describe a process or environment where people work together towards a common goal. It implies a positive and productive interaction.

Example sentences

  1. The collaborative project was a huge success.
  2. The team worked collaboratively to finish the task.
  3. Collaborative problem-solving leads to better outcomes.
  4. Collaborative learning helps students to develop important skills.
  5. The company's collaborative approach to innovation resulted in many new products.

Quotes

  • Collaboration is the new competition.
  • Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.
  • The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.

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