cope
UK: /kəʊp/ | US: /koʊp/
vi. to deal effectively with something difficult
n. a long cloak worn by priests or during ceremonies
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The word "cope" originates from the Old French "coper" or "colper," meaning "to strike" or "to cut," which later evolved into the sense of "contending with" or "managing" challenges. The noun form, referring to a cloak, comes from Medieval Latin "capa," meaning "cape" or "cloak," influenced by ecclesiastical use. The two meanings diverged early but share a Latin root ("capere," to take/hold), reflecting the idea of "grasping" or "handling" (either a garment or a challenge).
She learned to cope with stress through meditation.
The priest wore an ornate cope during the ceremony.
Many people struggle to cope with sudden life changes.
The community came together to cope with the disaster.
His ability to cope under pressure impressed his team.