collaborate

/kəˈlabəɹeɪt/

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Definition

(verb)
To work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something
GRE

Example in Context

The two rival labs agreed to collaborate on the vaccine research, recognizing that the urgency of the pandemic outweighed their competitive instincts.

Synonyms

team upcooperatepartner

Etymology

To 'work together' on a project.

  • com- (Latin) — together
  • laborare (Latin) — to work

Memory Aid

8️⃣Sounds like “collab or eight

When eight friends decided to COLLABORATE for a group project, it turned into a chaotic circus!

Visual Association

🤝A group of people huddled around a table, passionately brainstorming ideas with colorful sticky notes everywhere.

Semantic Clusters

Synonym Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “collaborate” mean on the GRE?

collaborate (verb) means “To work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something”. The two rival labs agreed to collaborate on the vaccine research, recognizing that the urgency of the pandemic outweighed their competitive instincts.

How to remember “collaborate” for the GRE?

Mnemonic: “collaborate” sounds like “collab or eight”. When eight friends decided to COLLABORATE for a group project, it turned into a chaotic circus!

What are synonyms for “collaborate”?

Common synonyms: team up, cooperate, partner.