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Collaborated: meaning, definitions and examples

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collaborated

 

[ kəˈlæbəˌreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

working together

Collaborated refers to the action of working jointly with others or together, especially in an intellectual endeavor. It involves sharing ideas, resources, and responsibilities to achieve a common goal. Collaboration can take many forms, including teamwork, partnerships, and collective efforts.

Synonyms

cooperated, joined forces, partnered, worked together

Examples of usage

  • The scientists collaborated on a groundbreaking research project.
  • We collaborated with local artists to create a mural.
  • She collaborated with multiple departments to improve efficiency.
  • The two companies collaborated to launch a new product.

Translations

Translations of the word "collaborated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colaborou

🇮🇳 सहयोग किया

🇩🇪 kooperierte

🇮🇩 berkolaborasi

🇺🇦 співпрацював

🇵🇱 współpracował

🇯🇵 協力した

🇫🇷 a collaboré

🇪🇸 colaboró

🇹🇷 işbirliği yaptı

🇰🇷 협력했다

🇸🇦 تعاون

🇨🇿 spolupracoval

🇸🇰 spolupracoval

🇨🇳 合作了

🇸🇮 sodeloval

🇮🇸 unnið saman

🇰🇿 бірлесіп жұмыс істеді

🇬🇪 თანამშრომლობდა

🇦🇿 iş birliyi etdi

🇲🇽 colaboró

Etymology

The word 'collaborate' comes from the Latin word 'collaborare', which means 'to work together'. The prefix 'co-' implies joint action, while 'laborare' means 'to work'. This term entered the English language in the mid-19th century. Initially, it had a neutral connotation, simply describing cooperative work. However, its context shifted over time, especially during and after World War II, when 'collaborators' referred to those who worked with occupying forces, leading to negative associations. Today, 'collaborate' is predominantly used in positive contexts, such as in business, education, and the arts, emphasizing cooperation and teamwork for shared success.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,507, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.