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operate

op·er·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [op-uh-reyt]
    • /ˈɒp əˌreɪt/
    • /ˈɒpəreɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [op-uh-reyt]
    • /ˈɒp əˌreɪt/

Definitions of operate word

  • verb without object operate to work, perform, or function, as a machine does: This engine does not operate properly. 1
  • verb without object operate to work or use a machine, apparatus, or the like. 1
  • verb without object operate to act effectively; produce an effect; exert force or influence (often followed by on or upon): Their propaganda is beginning to operate on the minds of the people. 1
  • verb without object operate to perform some process of work or treatment. 1
  • verb without object operate Surgery. to perform a surgical procedure. 1
  • verb without object operate (of a drug) to produce the effect intended. 1

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Origin of operate

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Late Latin operātus, past participle of operārī, -āre to work, be efficacious, effect, produce, Latin: to busy oneself, verbal derivative of opera effort, work, akin to opus work; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Operate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

operate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

operate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for operate

verb operate

  • function — the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
  • workHenry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
  • run — execution
  • activate — If a device or process is activated, something causes it to start working.
  • go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.

Antonyms for operate

verb operate

  • abstain — If you abstain from something, usually something you want to do, you deliberately do not do it.
  • cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
  • consume — If you consume something, you eat or drink it.
  • destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
  • discontinue — to put an end to; stop; terminate: to discontinue nuclear testing.

Top questions with operate

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