Community Engagement Words

noun a pronoun referring to every person

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

• Everybody in the meeting must adhere to the agenda.
• Hey everybody, let's grab some lunch together.
• Yo everybody, chill out and relax.
• In the game of life, everybody plays a different role.

noun a collective effort or contribution towards a common goal

verb to contribute or participate in a joint effort or task

preposition used to indicate participation or contribution in a group activity

• Everyone needs to pitch in and contribute to the team project.
• Hey, can you pitch in a few bucks for pizza?
• Let's all pitch in and buy some drinks for the party.
• It's important for everyone to pitch in and help out during tough times.

verb to come together or unite for a common purpose or goal

adverb in a manner that brings things closer or unites them

preposition used to indicate the action of bringing things closer or uniting them

• It is important for the team to pull together and work towards a common goal.
• Let's all pull together and get this project finished on time.
• We need to pull together and make sure we ace this presentation.
• In times of crisis, it's crucial for the community to pull together and support each other.

adverb in a unified or joined manner

preposition used to indicate that people or things are with each other or in a relationship

• The team worked together to complete the project on time.
• Let's get together for a study session this weekend.
• We should hang out together sometime.
• Their voices harmonized together beautifully in the choir.

noun a member of a cooperative society or organization

• The co-operator was instrumental in ensuring the success of the project.
• The co-operator really helped out a lot with getting things done.
• That co-operator is always down to lend a hand when needed.
• She was like a co-operator in the game of life, always ready to assist and support others.

adjective relating to or denoting behavior that is positive, helpful, and intended to promote social well-being

• The organization's main focus is promoting prosocial behavior in the community.
• It's always nice to see people engaging in prosocial activities.
• Let's all pitch in and do something prosocial for our neighborhood.
• Kindness is like a prosocial ripple effect, spreading positivity everywhere.

noun a type of traditional Malay weapon resembling a machete or sword

verb to engage in the act of using a RAK weapon

• The charity organization set up a RAK campaign to help those in need.
• My friend surprised me with a RAK by buying me coffee this morning.
• I heard that guy is a RAK master, always doing nice things for people.
• Her kindness was like a RAK, spreading joy wherever she went.