DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
operate
/'ɑpə,reɪt/ · ɑpəreɪt
Operate has 3 syllables: op · er · ate.
op
01
er
02
ate
03
verb. Handle and cause to function.
verb. Perform as expected when applied.
verb. Perform surgery on.
verb. Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
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