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Synonyms & Antonyms of operate
2
to look after and make decisions about
- it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money
Synonyms for operate
- administer,
- administrate,
- carry on,
- conduct,
- control,
- direct,
- govern,
- guide,
- handle,
- keep,
- manage,
- overlook,
- oversee,
- preside (over),
- regulate,
- run,
- steward,
- superintend,
- supervise,
- tend
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3
to produce a desired effect
- the medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it
Synonyms for operate
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4
to put into action or service
- wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
Synonyms for operate
Words Related to operate
Phrases Synonymous with operate
- bring to bear,
- draw on
- (or draw upon),
- make use of
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“Operate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operate. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of operate was in 1588
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