Synonyms of operated

operated

verb

past tense of operate

1

as in used

to control the mechanical operation of

do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication

Synonyms & Similar Words

• used
• handled
• worked
• manipulated
• ran
• drove
• controlled
• wielded
• steered
• directed
• maneuvered
• guided
• plied
• commanded
• piloted

2

as in managed

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 & Similar Words

• managed
• controlled
• supervised
• conducted
• regulated
• handled
• governed
• oversaw
• ran
• administered
• directed
• kept
• tended
• guided
• protected
• carried on
• administrated
• watched over
• presided (over)
• stewarded
• steered
• superintended
• overlooked
• led
• watched
• piloted
• guarded
• safeguarded
• cared (for)
• minded
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• comanaged
• codirected

3

as in worked

to produce a desired effect

the medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worked
• performed
• acted
• took
• reacted
• responded
• resulted
• took hold
• took effect
• affected
• behaved
• influenced
• swayed
• redounded
• panned out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfired
• fizzled

4

as in utilized

to put into action or service

wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol

Synonyms & Similar Words

• used
• utilized
• applied
• exploited
• employed
• harnessed
• exercised
• drew on
• brought to bear
• made use of
• wielded
• handled
• manipulated
• worked
• directed
• ran
• reused
• recycled
• cannibalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• misused
• misapplied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of operated

Threats were also made against a Prague-to-Bucharest, Romania, flight operated by Romanian carrier Tarom, and a Ryanair flight from the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, to Rome. — Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

The complication is that about 95% of the world’s 46,000 McDonald’s restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees — and some have pushed back against a proposal that could require $650,000 to $800,000 of investment per store. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The company is also sourcing electricity from natural gas generators operated by Tallgrass Energy and Black Hills Energy. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Other incidents included threats against a Prague to Bucharest flight operated by Romanian carrier Tarom, and a Ryanair flight traveling from Lisbon to Rome. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

The former has operated as the backup this season, but has rushed for 379 yards in six yards per carry. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Named after a nightclub that operated inside the historic Street Hotel during the 1930s, the Blue Room serves as both a performance venue and a living exhibit of the city’s jazz heritage. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

From 2021 to 2023, Western Collective also operated a large restaurant and bar in downtown Boise called Western Proper, later rebranded as House of Western. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026

Exxon's Gulf Coast refineries operated at 100% capacity utilization. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026