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operate
Synonyms and Antonyms of operate
- It takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money.
administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
watch over
- The medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it.
take effect, take hold
- Use protective eyewear when operating the machine.
bring to bear, draw on (or upon), make use of
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