Opperate vs. Operate — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 8, 2023
"Opperate" is a common misspelling. The correct form is "Operate," meaning to control or function.
Which is correct: Opperate or Operate
How to spell Operate?
Opperate
Incorrect Spelling
Operate
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Opperate and Operate
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Key Differences
Use "Op" as a prefix for words like "optional" to remember the spelling.
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Remember that only "operator" adds a letter after "operate," not before.
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"Opperate" has an unnecessary extra "p," while "Operate" has just one.
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Think of "Opera," which is the start of "Operate."
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Recall that "Operate" is related to "Operation" which also has a single "p."
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Definitions
Operate
Operate implies controlling a system or machinery.
Only trained personnel can operate this equipment.
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Operate
Operate can signify running a business.
She operates a boutique downtown.
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Operate
(Informal) To conduct business in an irregular or devious manner
Drug dealers operating in residential and urban areas.
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Operate
To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
Could someone explain how this meeting operates?
In this town, the garbage removal staff operate between six o'clock at midnight.
The police had inside knowledge of how the gang operated.
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Operate
To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially (medicine) to take appropriate effect on the human system.
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Operate
To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.
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Operate
To perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc.
The surgeon had to operate on her heart.
I'm being operated tomorrow.
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Operate
To deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits.
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Operate
To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work.
To operate a machine
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Operate
To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
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Operate
To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature;
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Operate
To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.
The virtues of private persons operate but on a few.
A plain, convincing reason operates on the mind both of a learned and ignorant hearer as long as they live.
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Operate
To perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc.
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Operate
To deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits.
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Operate
To produce, as an effect; to cause.
The same cause would operate a diminution of the value of stock.
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Operate
To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work; as, to operate a machine.
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Operate
Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.;
She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
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Operate
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
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Operate
Handle and cause to function;
Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
Control the lever
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Operate
Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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Operate
Perform surgery on;
The doctors operated ont he patient but failed to save his life
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Operate
Operate also refers to performing surgery.
Dr. Smith operated on the patient.
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Operate
Operate denotes executing a process.
The software operates by scanning files.
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FAQs
Why is it called Operate?
It's derived from Latin "operari," meaning to work or labor.
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Which conjunction is used with Operate?
Any conjunction like "and" or "but" can be used depending on the sentence.
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What is the singular form of Operate?
"Operate" is a verb and doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Which vowel is used before Operate?
No specific vowel is consistently used before "Operate."
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Which preposition is used with Operate?
"On" can be used (e.g., "operate on a patient").
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Is Operate a negative or positive word?
Neutral; context will define its connotation.
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Is the word Operate imperative?
It can be used in the imperative mood (e.g., "Operate the machine carefully!").
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Is the Operate term a metaphor?
Not by default, but can be used metaphorically (e.g., "Operate on a higher level").
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Is the word “Operate” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
As a verb, "Operate" isn't an object but can have direct and indirect objects related to it in a sentence.
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What is a stressed syllable in Operate?
The first syllable, "Op," is stressed.
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Which article is used with Operate?
Being a verb, it doesn't typically take an article, but "an" can precede it when referring to the action abstractly.
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How is Operate used in a sentence?
"The mechanic showed us how to operate the vehicle."
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Which determiner is used with Operate?
Not typically used with determiners as it's a verb.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
