Operate
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To control the functioning of a machine, process, or system. To perform surgery on a patient, or to conduct business or activities in a particular way.
“Surgeons operate using advanced minimally invasive techniques.”
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Contains -ATE ending; four vowels O-E-A-E
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9 points; excellent vowel distribution for rack balance
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