Another word for operate
operate
v.
To keep in operation
manipulate, conduct, administer; see command 2, manage 1.
To be in operation
function, work, serve, carry on, run, revolve, act, behave, fulfill, turn, roll, spin, pump, lift, spark, explode, burn, move, progress, advance, proceed, go, contact, hit, engage, transport, convey, contain, exert, click*, tick*, percolate*; see also perform 1.
To produce an effect
react, act on, influence, bring about, determine, turn, bend, contrive, work, accomplish, fulfill, finish, complete, benefit, compel, promote, concern, enforce, take effect, have effect, work on, succeed, get results*, get across*, turn the trick*; see also achieve 1, produce 1.
To carry out a surgical procedure
excise, cut, remove diseased tissue, amputate, transplant an organ, set a bone, explore, carve up*; see also treat 3.
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Another word for operate
To perform a function effectively:
function, go, run, take, work. See thriveTo control or direct the functioning of:
manage, run, use, work. See controlTo control the course of (an activity):
carry on, conduct, direct, manage, run, steer. See overTo react in a specified way:
act, behave, function, perform, work. See action
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