operate: Information About The Word 'operate'

operate is an acceptable dictionary word for games like scrabble, words with friends, crossword, etc.

The word 'operate' is made up of 7 letters.

• (v) direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
• (v) perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
• (v) handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
• (v) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
• (v) happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
• (v) keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
• (v) perform surgery on; "The doctors operated ont he patient but failed to save his life"

Using the word 'operate' in Scrabble will fetch you 9 points while using it in Words with Friends will fetch you 10 points (without taking into consideration the effect of any multipliers).

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Words Ending With 'operate'

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Words Starting With 'operate'

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Words Containing 'operate'

Following are 12 words which contain 'operate'

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