Hyphenation of operate

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word operate? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

op-er-ate

Definitions of operate:

1.	Direct or control Projects, businesses, etc. She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
2.	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
3.	Handle and cause to function Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol Control the lever
4.	Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
5.	Happen What is going on in the minds of the people?
6.	Keep engaged Engaged the gears
7.	Perform surgery on The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life

Synonyms of operate:

verb	run, direct
verb	function, work, go, run
verb	control, manipulate
verb	manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, move, go
verb	happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place
verb	engage, mesh, lock, move, displace
verb	operate on, treat, care for

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.