operate vs control

control vs operate

operate is not a noun while control is a noun.

operate and control both are verbs.

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

As verbs, operate and control are synonyms defined as:

operate and control: handle and cause to function

operate (noun)	control (noun)
	the activity of managing or exerting control over something
	(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
	a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
	power to direct or determine
	discipline in personal and social activities
	great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
	a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
	the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
	a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
	a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
	the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

operate (verb)	control (verb)
perform surgery on	have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
handle and cause to function	verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
keep engaged	handle and cause to function
perform as expected when applied	maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.	exercise authoritative control or power over
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
	place under restrictions; limit access to by law

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