verb
- to deal with and attempt to overcome problems or difficulties
- to face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties
noun
- a long ceremonial cloak worn by priests or bishops
Usage: religious
Examples
- She struggled to cope with the stress of her new job.
- How do you cope with such a heavy workload?
- The family is coping well after their loss.
- I can’t cope with all this noise.
- He learned to cope by taking things one day at a time.
- The bishop wore an ornate golden cope during the ceremony.
- The priest’s cope was embroidered with religious symbols.