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

On Wednesday, the Italian Senate approved the government plan to restart nuclear power, clearing legal hurdles for a nation that operated without active nuclear power plants for nearly four decades. — CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Special private tours for small groups are also available, starting at $318 and operated by the Natural History Association. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

At CoreCivic From Lawrence, agents took Sanchez-Corona to the Department of Homeland Security offices near the Kansas City International Airport, then to the Leavenworth Midwest Regional Reception Center, operated by CoreCivic. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

The Navy has since grounded Hawker Hunters operated by Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) while the incident is under investigation, according to ABC News. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Dave Goelz has operated the puppet and voiced him ever since. — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

The aircraft, which was built in 1973, was operated by Air Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a military contractor, according to FAA records. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Since 2018, Hialeah’s libraries operated as their own independent city department, answering directly to the mayor and council rather than sitting under a larger agency. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

An onboard safety pilot remained present throughout the flight but never operated the aircraft’s controls. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026