collaborate

verb

kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt How to pronounce collaborate (audio)
Definition of collaboratenext
as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end a trio of museums collaborated to mount this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit of van Gogh's major portraits

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Recent Examples of collaborate Subaru and Toyota have collaborated extensively on their EV programs, and the Trailseeker is closely related to Toyota’s bZ Woodland, much as the Subaru Solterra shares its foundations with Toyota’s bZ. — Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Its 400-plus members, which span more than 130 countries, collaborate on projects such as the Swarovski Foundation and UN Office for Partnerships’ Creatives for Our Future, a grant program for emerging designers. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 Fasano has edited more than 70 films, collaborating with directors such as Park Chan-wook, Dario Argento, the D’Innocenzo brothers and Trudie Styler. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 School officials also collaborate with local health authorities to incorporate information from the surrounding communities as schools navigate infections. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collaborate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborate
  1. cooperate
  2. unite
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  • The scandal surrounding the prosecution was heightened by his father’s attempt to stop his relatives from cooperating with authorities.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Farm Adventures is based in Iredell County and books events in surrounding communities, and officials say the owner has been cooperating with the investigation.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooperate
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  • Data center backlash is also uniting people from across the political spectrum ahead of the midterm elections.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • At home several center-right parties initially declined to join his coalition, illustrating the challenge of uniting the broader Brazilian right behind his candidacy.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of unite

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“Collaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborate. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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