operate vs aviate

operate and aviate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
operate	No	No	Yes	No
aviate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, aviate is a hyponym of operate; that is, aviate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than operate:

Other hyponyms of operate include synchronise, synchronize, dial, turn, submarine, treadle, relay, gate, pedal, drive, fly, pilot.

operate (verb)	aviate (verb)
perform surgery on	operate an airplane
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.