Is 'collaborate' formal or informal?

What is the noun form of 'collaborate'?

How is 'collaborate' different from 'cooperate'?

Can 'collaborate' be used in business writing?

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collaborate

/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/

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verb

Work together with others to achieve a shared goal or result.

We collaborate on the project daily.
They collaborate to solve the problem.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'collaborate' stresses equal joint effort, while 'cooperate' often implies helping each other; 'collaborate' suits formal teamwork, whereas 'teamwork' is more general.

In other languages

Spanish: Colaborar
Japanese: 協力する
Korean: 협력하다
Vietnamese: Hợp tác
Chinese: 合作

Common phrases

collaborate oncollaborate withcollaborate closelycollaborate effectively

Synonyms

cooperate work together team up join forces combine

Frequently asked questions

Is 'collaborate' formal or informal?: Is 'collaborate' formal or informal?
What is the noun form of 'collaborate'?: What is the noun form of 'collaborate'?
How is 'collaborate' different from 'cooperate'?: How is 'collaborate' different from 'cooperate'?
Can 'collaborate' be used in business writing?: Can 'collaborate' be used in business writing?