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op·er·ate
 operate
- pronunciation:
- a
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reIt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
operated, operates, operating |
| definition 1: |
to function in a correct or effective manner, as a machine.
- synonyms:
- function, go, run, work
- similar words:
- act, behave, handle, perform
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| definition 2: |
to be in the process of action; carry on affairs.
- similar words:
- act, function, perform, work
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| definition 3: |
to perform a surgical procedure (usu. fol. by on).
- similar words:
- open
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| definition 4: |
(informal) to act with skillful deception so as to improve one's own situation.
- synonyms:
- finagle, machinate
- similar words:
- insinuate onself, maneuver, plot, scheme
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| related words: |
ride |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to control the functioning of a machine or the like.
- synonyms:
- run, work
- similar words:
- drive, handle, use
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| related words: |
employ, fly, manage, pilot, power, supervise, wield |
| derivation: |
operatable (adj.) |
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