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Press the green button to operate the fan.
What does Operate mean?
Operate means to work or control something.
Dictionary definition
To work, function, or control a machine, system, or activity.
Example sentences
Operate in a sentence
medium
The machine can operate only when it has power.
hard
Students learned how different parts operate together in a simple system.
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What does operate mean?
Operate means operate means to work or control something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses operate correctly?
The correct sentence uses operate in context.
Practice 3
Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for operate?
Stop contrasts with operate.
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Operate
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op · uh · rayt · strongest beat: op
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WordOperate.
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MeaningOperate means to work or control something.
ExampleExample: Press the green button to operate the fan.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- op · uh · rayt
- Strongest beat
- op
- Ending
- rayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on op.
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Synonyms
Words like Operate
Antonyms
Opposite words
stopUse when something no longer works or moves.
shut downUse when a system is turned off.
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Word family
Operate word family
Base word
operate
verb
operates
Works or controls now or often.
verb
operated
Worked or controlled in the past.
verb
operating
Working or controlling now.
noun
operation
A process or activity that works in a planned way.
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