1. plural of corporate; large business companies or corporations, especially multinational or publicly traded firms
Usage: often used in business and finance contexts

1. third-person singular present tense of 'corporate' (rare); to form into or act as a corporation
Usage: uncommon usage; 'incorporate' is the standard verb form

Examples

• Many corporates have moved their headquarters to tech hubs.
• The merger brought together two major corporates in the retail industry.
• Corporates are increasingly focused on sustainability and social responsibility.
• Small businesses often struggle to compete with large corporates.
• The conference attracted executives from Fortune 500 corporates.
• Corporates invested heavily in digital transformation during the pandemic.