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- [koh-opt]
- /koʊˈɒpt/
- /kəʊ ɒpt/
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- [koh-opt]
- /koʊˈɒpt/
Definitions of co-opt word
- verb co-opt If you co-opt someone, you persuade them to help or support you. 3
- verb co-opt If someone is co-opted into a group, they are asked by that group to become a member, rather than joining or being elected in the normal way. 3
- verb co-opt If a group or political party co-opts a slogan or policy, they take it, often from another group or political party, and use it themselves. 3
- verb transitive co-opt to add (a person or persons) to a group by vote of those already members 3
- verb transitive co-opt to appoint as an associate 3
- verb transitive co-opt to persuade or lure (an opponent) to join one's own system, party, etc. 3
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Origin of co-opt
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Latin word cooptāre, dating back to 1645-55. See co-, opt
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Parts of speech for Co-opt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
co-opt popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for co-opt
verb co-opt
- incorporate — to form into a legal corporation.
- convert — If you convert a vehicle or piece of equipment, you change it so that it can use a different fuel.
- absorb — If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
- adopt — If you adopt a new attitude, plan, or way of behaving, you begin to have it.
- accept — If you accept something that you have been offered, you say yes to it or agree to take it.
Antonyms for co-opt
verb co-opt
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- repudiate — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- dispute — to engage in argument or debate.
Top questions with co-opt
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