operate vs synchronize

operate and synchronize both are verbs.

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

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

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

operate (verb)	synchronize (verb)
perform surgery on	make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense	operate simultaneously
handle and cause to function	cause to indicate the same time or rate
keep engaged	arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
perform as expected when applied	make (motion picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.	happen at the same time