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OPERATED

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Operated.

How to pronounce operated:

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Operated - as a verb

Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

Example: "She is running a relief operation in the sudan"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direct
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perform as expected when applied

Example: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
functiongorunwork
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Handle and cause to function

Example: "Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
control
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manipulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maneuvermanoeuvermanoeuvre
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gomove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Keep engaged

Example: "Engaged the gears"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engagelockmesh
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perform surgery on

Example: "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
operate on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care fortreat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Operated - as an adjective

(in combination) operated by the means specified e.g. a battery-operated toy

Having undergone an operation

Example Sentences

"The surgeon used a highly operated instrument to perform the delicate surgery."
"The train was powered by an operated engine."
"The astronaut went on a spacewalk with an operated spacesuit."
"The museum showcased several operated antique toys."
"The police discovered an operated firearm at the crime scene."
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Word Game Points

Is OPERATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, operated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OPERATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is OPERATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, operated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OPERATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is OPERATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, operated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPERATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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