operate
/ɑpə,reɪt/
verb
7 letters3 syllables9 points in Scrabble®10 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS6
VERB
1
Handle and cause to function.
“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”
2
Perform as expected when applied.
3
Perform surgery on.
“The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life”
4
Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
5
Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense.
6
Keep engaged.
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®9 points
Words With Friends®10 points
Double word18 points
Triple word27 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinoperateway
Starts & ends withO … E
Syllablesop · er · ate
SYNONYMS & RELATED16
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