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

The aircraft is operated by the private charter division of Qatar Airways, a World Cup sponsor. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

During the tests, four live airdrops were successfully conducted over the course of six days using the transport operated by the RAF. — David Szondy july 18, New Atlas, 19 July 2026

Impressively, on an island of big brands, this hotel is still owned and operated by the O'Hara family, whose matriarch, Cynthia, and her husband Budge purchased the place in the mid-1950s. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Before 1944, local governments operated their own flood and river management systems. — Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Griezmann operated as a central attacker in a front three alongside Angulo and Ojeda, frequently drifting into deeper positions to collect the ball and turn play forward. — Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Jubilee Suites on Mobile Bay Owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Jim and Dana Maloney, this boutique bed-and-breakfast has just nine spacious suites, each with a separate living area and a private balcony or porch overlooking the water. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

The lawsuit names as a defendant Pacific Bells LLC, which owned and operated the North Olmsted Taco Bell location. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 July 2026

For days, the US and its fans had operated under the assumption that there was no mechanism for the striker to have his suspension erased. — Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 5 July 2026