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- pronunciation:
- a
p
reIt
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
operates, operating, operated |
| definition 1: |
to work or run.
This new sewing machine operates for several hours on batteries.- synonyms:
- function, go, run, work
- similar words:
- behave, handle, perform
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| definition 2: |
to perform surgery (usually followed by "on").
The doctor operated on the patient's heart for six hours.- similar words:
- open
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| definition 3: |
to control the running of.
My smart little sister operates the computer very well.- synonyms:
- run, work
- similar words:
- drive, handle, use
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| related words: |
employ, fly, manage, pilot, power, supervise |
| derivation: |
operatable (adj.) |
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