collaborate
/kəˈlabəɹeɪt/
Group 14Difficulty 1/3
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
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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.