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   manipulate

   /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

   verb

   • 1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, information, etc.) in a skilful manner: "he manipulated the dials of the set" Similar operatehandleworkcontroluseemployutilize
   • ▪ alter, edit, or move (text or data) on a computer: "the pupils can manipulate the data or screen image"
   • ▪ examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand: "this system of healing is based on manipulating the ligaments of the spine" Similar massagerubkneadfeelpalpate
   • 2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or unscrupulously: "the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group" Similar exploitcontrolinfluenceuse/turn to one's advantagemanoeuvreengineersteerdirectguidetwist round one's little fingerworkorchestratechoreograph
   • ▪ alter or present (data) so as to mislead: "nations may still be able to manipulate their own data" Similar falsifyrigdistortalterchangedoctormassagejuggletamper withfiddle withtinker withinterfere withmisrepresentfudgecorruptinformal:cookfiddlefiddle

   Word Origin early 19th century: back-formation from manipulation.

   Derivatives

   • 1. manipulable adjective
   • 2. manipulatable adjective

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   What does manipulate mean?

   • Pick the best words! Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of MANIPULATE is to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner. How to use manipulate in a sentence.

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   Where did the word manipulate come from?

   • The verb manipulate evolved from manipulation, which back in the 1700s referred to a method of digging ore. So manipulating something originally only meant moving or arranging it by hand or mechanically. It wasn't until 1864 that people started using the word manipulate to describe someone exerting mental or emotional influence on others.

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   How do you use manipulate in a sentence?

   • Confusion over regulations reigns, and companies can manipulate the system. The controls on the machine are quite hard to manipulate. Spreadsheets are an excellent way to manipulate data. What is the pronunciation of manipulate? 影響, （常指以不正當手段）操縱，控制, 用手… 影响, （常指以不正当手段）操纵，控制, 用手… manipular… manipular, manejar… Need a translator?

   MANIPULATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What does it mean if someone manipulates an event or situation?

   • If you say that someone manipulates an event or situation, you disapprove of them because they use or control it for their own benefit, or cause it to develop in the way they want. She was unable, for once, to control and manipulate events. [VERB noun] They felt he had been cowardly in manipulating the system to avoid the draft. [VERB noun]

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   The meaning of MANIPULATE is to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner. How to use manipulate in a sentence.

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   MANIPULATE definition: 1. to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: 2. to control…. Learn more.

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   Manipulate definition: to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner. See examples of MANIPULATE used in a sentence.

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   to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media. The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Controlling and being in charge. aggrandize.

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   To manipulate something means to handle it skillfully, like the way a sculptor manipulates clay or a really good politician works a crowd. The verb manipulate evolved from manipulation, which back in the 1700s referred to a method of digging ore.

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   1. verb. If you say that someone manipulates people, you disapprove of them because they skilfully force or persuade people to do what they want. [disapproval] He is a very difficult character. He manipulates people. [VERB noun] She's always borrowing my clothes and manipulating me to give her money. [VERB noun to-infinitive]