cooperate
verb (used without object)
to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
cooperates
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present tense formof cooperate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When the weather cooperates, take to the sea by paddleboard or kayak, easy to rent from Sea Nantucket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
Whether either side cooperates remains to be seen.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
In a written statement, a Grindr spokesperson said the company cooperates with law enforcement and encourages people to use its video calling feature to verify connections for safety before meeting in person.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
The Ministry of Defence told the BBC that "while paternity claims against UK Service Personnel are a private life issue, the government cooperates with local child support authorities where there are claims relating to paternity".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
I put on a dress too, run a comb through my hair until it cooperates.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
