n. [ Cf. F. opercule. See Operculum. ]
v. i.
The virtues of private persons operate but on a few. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
A plain, convincing reason operates on the mind both of a learned and ignorant hearer as long as they live. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The same cause would operate a diminution of the value of stock. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
The virtues of private persons operate but on a few. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
A plain, convincing reason operates on the mind both of a learned and ignorant hearer as long as they live. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The same cause would operate a diminution of the value of stock. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]