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

Federal prosecutors say Singh operated the Round Table Pizza restaurant in Dinuba, a Tulare County city about 30 miles southeast of Fresno, and used the business to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Election officials would submit voters’ names, addresses, and corresponding barcode information through a portal operated by the federal government. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

According to court documents, Kenneth Charles Kessler III, 43, of Miami, and Michael Andrew Gomez, 43, of Miramar, owned and operated seven durable medical equipment supply companies based in Florida. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Philo calmly operated Faulkner’s system as the OC dialed up plays for his former backup at Georgia Tech. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Joe Raedle / Getty Images Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the flight was operated by 21 Air and was coming in to land when the incident occurred. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

The flight had been operated by 21 Air, a cargo carrier based in North Carolina. — Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

The mill will be operated by HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel (HPLS), a joint venture between Hyundai Steel, POSCO, Hyundai Motor Company, and Kia Corporation. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

The Horned Frogs operated well when in 13 (three tight ends, one receiver) and 12 personnel and going forward, that position group could be the ultimate chess piece for the Horned Frogs. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026