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operates

The word “operates” has 3 syllables: op-er-ates

It's pronounced as /ˈɑːpəˌreɪts/

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In the thesaurus, “operates” has 67 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for operates along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for operates

Antonyms for operates

Meanings of operates

  • verb
    1. To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
    2. To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially to take appropriate effect on the human system.
    3. To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.
    4. To perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc.
    5. To deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits.
    6. To produce, as an effect; to cause.
    7. To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work.

Example Sentences

  • The hospital operates around the clock to serve patients.
  • She skillfully operates complex machinery in the lab.
  • The company operates in more than twenty countries worldwide.
  • He operates with a calm and steady hand during surgery.
  • The new software operates much faster than the old version.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to operates, such as: acts, administers, administrates, affects, applies, backfires, behaves.

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