operate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

perform surgery on

Synonyms

• operate
• operate on

More generic

• care for
• treat

More specific

• desex
• desexualise
• desexualize
• face-lift
• fix
• lift
• sterilise
• sterilize
• trephine
• unsex
• venesect

Verb

perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Synonyms

• maneuver
• manoeuver
• manoeuvre
• operate

More generic

• go
• move

More specific

• jockey

Verb

handle and cause to function

Synonyms

• control
• operate

More generic

• manipulate

More specific

• aviate
• dial
• drive
• fly
• gate
• pedal
• pilot
• relay
• submarine
• synchronise
• synchronize
• treadle
• turn

Related

• control
• master

Verb

keep engaged

Synonyms

• engage
• lock
• mesh
• operate

More generic

• displace
• move

More specific

• flip
• ride
• switch
• throw

Verb

perform as expected when applied

Synonyms

• function
• go
• operate
• run
• work

More specific

• cut
• double
• roll
• run
• serve
• service

Related

• run
• work

Verb

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

Synonyms

• operate
• run

More generic

• direct

More specific

• block
• financier
• warm up
• work

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