collaborate - co-operate

collaborate - co-operate
◊ 'collaborate'
When people collaborate on a project, they work together in order to produce something. For example, two writers can collaborate to produce a single piece of writing.

Anthony and I are collaborating on a paper for the conference.

The film was directed by Carl Jones, who collaborated with Rudy de Luca in writing it.

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◊ 'co-operate'
When people co-operate, they help each other.

...an example of the way in which human beings can co-operate for the common good.

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If you co-operate with someone who asks for your help, you help them.

The editors agreed to co-operate.

I couldn't get the RAF to co-operate.

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The spelling cooperate is sometimes used.

They are willing to cooperate in the training of medical personnel.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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