coopted Definition
- 1to bring someone or something into a group or organization in order to make that group more powerful or effective
- 2to use someone else's ideas or work and present them as your own
Using coopted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coopted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company coopted the technology from a startup.
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The opposition party was coopted into the government.
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She coopted her colleague's idea without giving credit.
coopted Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: coopted in Brief
'Coopted' [kohp-tid] means to bring someone or something into a group or organization to increase its power or effectiveness. It can also refer to using someone else's ideas or work and presenting them as your own. Examples include 'The company coopted the technology from a startup' and 'She coopted her colleague's idea without giving credit.' Synonyms include 'adopt' and 'embrace,' while antonyms include 'exclude' and 'reject.'
