verb
- deals with and attempts to overcome problems or difficult situations
Usage: third person singular present of ‘cope’
noun
- long ceremonial cloaks worn by priests during religious services
Usage: plural of ‘cope’; ecclesiastical
Examples
- She copes well with stress at work.
- He copes by taking long walks when upset.
- The family copes with financial difficulties together.
- The priest wore ornate copes during the ceremony.
- The cathedral’s collection includes medieval copes.
- How does she cope with such a demanding schedule?
- The golden copes gleamed in the candlelight.