B2adjective1K

UK/["/ˈkɔːpərət/"]/US/["/ˈkɔːrpərət/"]/

Meaning of Corporate

In simple words: Related to a large company.

Corporate in a sentence

  • **corporate finance/profits/tax**
  • **corporate executives/clients/sponsors**
  • **corporate identity** *(= the image of a company, which all its members share)*
  • **corporate hospitality** *(= when companies entertain customers to help develop good business relationships)*
  • initiatives to improve standards of **corporate governance**
  • the prevailing mood in the boardrooms of **corporate America**
  • Their **corporate headquarters** are in Boston.
  • The BBC is a corporate organization.
  • The law applies both to individuals and to **corporate bodies**.
  • a corporate act of worship in the College chapel

How to use Corporate

Use 'corporate' in business contexts to refer to companies or organizations. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing jobs or business topics.

Grammar pattern

corporate + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'corporate' as 'core of a company' — the essential part.

Related words

Collocations with Corporate

  • corporate culture
  • corporate headquarters
  • corporate strategy
  • corporate finance
  • corporate identity

Opposites of Corporate

Common mistakes with Corporate

  • Confused with 'corporeal' which relates to the body.
  • Using 'corporate' as a verb instead of an adjective.
  • Misusing 'corporate' when referring to small businesses.

Compare Corporate with Business, Commercial, Enterprise, Company, Institution

Corporate appears in

The Oxford 30003028S1 E11879

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Corporate in other languages

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Frequently asked questions about Corporate

What does Corporate mean?

Related to a large company.

What is the definition of Corporate?

connected with a large business company

How do you use Corporate in a sentence?

**corporate finance/profits/tax**

Can you give another example of Corporate?

**corporate executives/clients/sponsors**

What are synonyms for Corporate?

Common alternatives include business, commercial, enterprise, company, institution.

What is the opposite of Corporate?

Opposite meanings include personal, individual.

What words go with Corporate?

It commonly pairs with corporate culture, corporate headquarters, corporate strategy, corporate finance, corporate identity.

What are common mistakes when using Corporate?

Confused with 'corporeal' which relates to the body. Using 'corporate' as a verb instead of an adjective. Misusing 'corporate' when referring to small businesses.

How do you pronounce Corporate?

US: /["/ˈkɔːrpərət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɔːpərət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Corporate?

Use 'corporate' in business contexts to refer to companies or organizations. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing jobs or business topics.

What CEFR level is Corporate?

"Corporate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.