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
• wrought
• run
• ran
• manipulated
• drove
• controlled
• wielded
• steered
• maneuvered
• directed
• 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
• run
• ran
• administered
• directed
• kept
• tended
• guided
• administrated
• carried on
• protected
• superintended
• watched over
• presided (over)
• stewarded
• steered
• overlooked
• led
• watched
• piloted
• guarded
• safeguarded
• cared (for)
• minded
• co-managed
• stage-managed
• micromanaged
• co-directed
• 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
• wrought
• performed
• acted
• took
• reacted
• responded
• took hold
• resulted
• took effect
• behaved
• affected
• 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
• drew upon
• wielded
• handled
• manipulated
• worked
• directed
• wrought
• run
• ran
• reused
• recycled
• cannibalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• misused
• misapplied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of operated

The changes affect libraries operated by Maricopa County and not cities that operate their own libraries, such as Phoenix. —Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025

More Associated Press The plant is operated by a separate entity called HGLA Battery Company, and Hyundai does not directly employ any of the workers at the facility, according to a source who agreed to speak on background to discuss the details of the plant's ownership structure. —Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

Thug even took issue with how the Atlanta hitmaker operated in the studio and when women were around. —Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Bánh Mì Boy, one of the original tenants in the market, is now operated by Top Chef winner Hung Huynh. —Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025

The telescope is located at the Mount Lemmon Observatory and is operated by the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory located in the Santa Catalina Mountains to the northeast of the city of Tucson. —Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025

The 20-Year Cycle Collapsed To Two Days Fashion once operated on predictable cycles. —Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

The partnership is the perfect combination of conservation and community in Northwest Arkansas and has introduced thousands of new visitors to the nature center, operated by Game and Fish. —Randy Zellers Arkansas Game, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025

The images, taken inside a facility operated by the defense company Fire Point, show the missile during assembly. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025