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operate
Synonyms and Antonyms of operate
1
to control the mechanical operation of
2
to look after and make decisions about
administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
watch over
3
to produce a desired effect
take effect, take hold
4
to put into action or service
bring to bear, draw on (or upon), make use of
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