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Synonyms & Antonyms of operate
- 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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Phrases Synonymous with operate
- the medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it
Synonyms for operate
Words Related to operate
Phrases Synonymous with operate
Near Antonyms for operate
- 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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The first known use of operate was in 1588
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