collaborate

Definition

To work together with others to achieve a common goal.

Etymology

Back-formation from collaborator, from French collaborateur, or else modeled on French collaborer or directly from Late Latin collabōrātus, past participle of collabōrāre. Displaced native Old English efnwyrċan.

Example Sentences

• "Let's collaborate on this project, and get it finished faster."
• "Wikipedia is a website where anyone can collaborate."
• "If you collaborate with the occupying forces, you will be shot."

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