automate
1 synonym for automate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make a machine or system carry out a task that a person used to do.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
robotise
How to use automate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
automate a process
automate a task
automate the workflow
automate production
Automate is neutral in tone and used across everyday, technical and business contexts.
Etymology
Automate is a back-formation from the noun automation.
Full origin of automate →Frequently asked questions
What does automate mean?
To automate something means to set it up so a machine or system carries out a task that a person used to do.
Is automate a verb?
Yes, automate is a verb, as in "automate a process" or "automate a task".
What is a synonym for automate?
Robotise is a close synonym, though it more specifically suggests using robots rather than machines in general.
