C1
cooperate vs coordinate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cooperateverb/koʊˈɑː.pə.reɪt/ | Meaning to work together with others to achieve something, or to do what someone asks | Goes with cooperate with | Example Vietnam and Japan cooperate closely on many infrastructure projects. |
| coordinateverb/koʊˈɔːr.dɪ.neɪt/ | Meaning to organize different people or activities so that they work well together | Goes with coordinate efforts | Example A project manager will coordinate the work of all three teams. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Neighboring countries agreed to against smuggling.