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operate

The word “operate” has 3 syllables: op-er-ate

It's pronounced as /ˈɑːpəˌreɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “operate” has 67 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for operate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for operate

Antonyms for operate

Meanings of operate

  • verb
    1. To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
    2. To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially to take appropriate effect on the human system.
    3. To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.
    4. To perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc.
    5. To deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits.
    6. To produce, as an effect; to cause.
    7. To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work.

Example Sentences

  • Doctors will operate early tomorrow morning to remove the tumor.
  • You need special training to safely operate this machine.
  • The company plans to operate in several new markets next year.
  • He learned how to operate the camera before filming began.
  • Volunteers help operate the shelter throughout the year.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to operate, such as: act, administer, administrate, affect, apply, backfire, behave.

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