| Main Entry: |
operate |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
perform, function |
Synonyms: |
accomplish,
achieve,
act, act on,
advance, be in action,
behave,
bend,
benefit,
bring about,
burn,
carry on,
click*,
compel,
complete,
concern,
conduct,
contact,
contrive,
convey,
cook*,
determine,
direct,
do,
enforce,
engage,
exert,
finish,
fulfill, get results,
go,
hit*,
hum,
influence,
keep,
lift,
move,
ordain,
percolate,
proceed,
produce, produce a result,
progress,
promote,
react,
revolve,
roll,
run,
serve,
spin,
take, tick,
transport,
turn,
work
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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