Synonyms for operate on

Synonyms for (verb) operate on

Synonyms: operate, operate on

Definition: perform surgery on

Usage: The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life

Similar words: treat, care for

Definition: provide treatment for

Usage: The doctor treated my broken leg; The nurses cared for the bomb victims; The patient must be treated right away or she will die; Treat the infection with antibiotics


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