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cope¹ Definition

cope (kōp)

intransitive verb coped, cop·ing

  1. to fight or contend (with) successfully or on equal terms
  2. to deal with problems, troubles, etc.
  3. Archaic to meet, encounter, or have to do (with)

Etymology: ME coupen < OFr coper, colper, to strike < colp, coup

transitive verb

  1. Archaic to meet, as in contest; encounter
  2. Obsolete to match equally

cope² Definition

cope (kōp)

noun

  1. a large, capelike vestment worn by priests at certain ceremonies
  2. anything that covers like a cope, as a vault or the sky
  3. coping

Etymology: ME < ML capa, var. of LL cappa: see cap

transitive verb coped, cop·ing

to cover or provide with a cope or coping

cope³ Definition

cope (kōp)

transitive verb coped, cop·ing

to cut or shape (a part used in building) so that it will fit over or against another part, as a coping or molding

Etymology: back-form. < coping

cope Usage Examples

Object

  • gable: Red brick with elaborate stone dressings, bands, frieze, dentilled cornice, parapet and stone coped gables.
  • strategy: At the informal level it may just be a coping strategy to compensate for the shortcomings of the system.
  • mechanism: I would be interested to know which coping mechanism ESR applies.
  • stone: New coping stones have been laid along the north ( right ) side.
  • technique: Manage your endometriosis more effectively by reading up on endo treatment and coping techniques.
  • skill: Angelica was then able to develop her own coping skills.

Modifying Another Word

  • admirably: Uncle Les and Teddy are a handful and Rio coped admirably.
  • financially: Should you be unfortunate enough to suffer a critical illness, would you and your loved ones be able to cope financially?
  • longer: Looking for care in the home Many elderly or disabled people find that they can no longer cope with living alone.
  • brilliantly: Apparently Slinky will be ok, the vet said cats cope brilliantly.
  • well: The children coped well with the issue of domestic abuse.

Used with why or when

when: And Jesus is held up to us as a model of how to cope when we're weary.

Preposition: in

situation: Do you have difficulty following some conversations or coping in some situations?

Preposition: under

pressure: You need to be organized, able to prioritize and cope well under pressure.

Preposition: with

  • stress: There are much better ways of coping with stress.
  • demand: He or she may no longer be able to cope with the demands of a busy life.
  • influx: Preparation of hospital emergency plans to cope with large influx of patients with burns, lung damage and trauma.
  • workload: I don't think I can cope with the workload for an MA.
  • situation: Meanwhile, the Greek Government is unable to cope with the situation.
  • uncertainty: The innovator is an active information seeker, who can cope with the inherent uncertainty involved with innovation.

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