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

Charter schools are public schools and receive public funding, but they are privately operated under district oversight. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Disney will also provide operational oversight though the new park will be operated by Miral which is contracting Disney's Imagineers – architects named after their imaginative use of engineering – to design it. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Some are classified as electric motorcycles with the capacity to reach greater speeds than e-bikes can and the ability to cause a lot of damage if not safely operated, Obolenskiy said. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Isabel Chardonnay and Isabel Cabernet are available at venues operated by True Story brands, including Yebo Beach Haus, the Cape, and Lions Head Private Members Club in Atlanta, Ga. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

As part of the activity, United States Navy subsea capabilities were deployed and tested alongside Australia’s autonomous and remotely operated undersea vehicles from the Australian Defense Vessel Guidance. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Heights Crematory operated in Chicago Heights, a low-income south suburb that’s largely Black and Latino. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Nelson Hernández has owned and operated El Viejo Lazaro, a botánica on West Flagler Street, for 23 years. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

North Kingstown Town Beach North Kingstown has a small town beach operated by the parks and recreation department. — Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 14 Aug. 2026