Synonyms for

Cooperating

Verb / kəʊˈɑ:pɜ:ˌeɪtɪŋ / Another word for cooperating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to work together towards a common goal

Synonyms & similar words

gettogether joinforces collaborate cooperate collaborating uniting coalescing conspiring synergizing synchronizing harmonizing meshing integrating assisting aiding abetting supporting helping facilitating

Synonyms by register

Formal

collaborating concurring assisting contributing

Informal

teaming up pitching in going along helping out

Literary

conspiring harmonizing uniting

Antonyms

hindering obstructing opposing conflicting competing sabotaging working against

Common collocations

  • cooperating with others
  • cooperating fully
  • cooperating effectively
  • cooperating to achieve
  • cooperating in a team
  • cooperating on a project
  • cooperating with the authorities

Word family

noun cooperation
verb cooperate
adjective cooperative
adverb cooperatively

Usage note

Cooperating implies working together towards a common goal. It is often used in contexts of teamwork, negotiation, or compliance.

Example sentences

  1. The ants were cooperating to build their anthill.
  2. The team was cooperating to win the game.
  3. The students were cooperating to clean up the classroom.
  4. The birds were cooperating to build their nest.
  5. The workers were cooperating to finish the project on time.

Quotes

  • Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
  • Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry Ford
  • No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it. - H.E. Luccock

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