face-lift vs operate

face-lift and operate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
face-lift	No	No	Yes	No
operate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, operate is a hypernym of face-lift; that is, operate is a word with a broader meaning than face-lift:

Other hypernyms of face-lift include operate on.

face-lift (verb)	operate (verb)
perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face	perform surgery on
	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
	handle and cause to function
	keep engaged
	perform as expected when applied
	direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.