85 entries under operate topic. ×

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use(noun, verb, phrasal verb, hold, drop)
27
apply(verb, activity, drop, take, control)
24
utilize(verb, activity, take, control, go)
22
engage(verb, action, hold, order, get)
17
exercise(verb, activity, business, take, control)
12
wield(verb, hold, take, control, work)
12
exploit(verb, take, control, work, accept)
12
manipulate(verb, activity, take, control, work)
10
work(noun, verb, business, action, take)
9
handle(verb, hold, take, control, work)
7
practice(verb, control, work, accept, run)
6
ply(verb, take, control, work, accept)
5
bring to bear(verb, expression, idiom, control, work)
5
devote(verb, go, give, run, direct)
4
bring into play(verb, expression, idiom, control, go)
4
conduct(verb, hold, take, control, work)
4
manage(verb, hold, take, control, work)
3
commit(verb, order, make, force, charge)
3
give(verb, hold, drop, go, charge)
3
implement(verb, direct, use, realize, exercise)
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