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- Dictionaryma·nip·u·late/məˈnipyəˌlāt/
verb
- 1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner: "he manipulated the dials of the set" Similar
- 2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously: "the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group" Similar
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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.
MANIPULATE definition: 1. to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: 2. to control…. Learn more.
Manipulate definition: to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner. See examples of MANIPULATE used in a sentence.
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.
controlling someone or something to your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: They have been accused of fraud and stock market manipulations. There's been so much media manipulation of the facts that nobody knows the truth of the matter.
1. To move, arrange, operate, or control by the hands or another body part or by mechanical means, especially in a skillful manner: She manipulated the lights to get just the effect she wanted. See Synonyms at handle. 2. To influence or manage shrewdly or deviously: He manipulated public opinion in his favor. 3.
verb. /məˈnɪpjuleɪt/ Verb Forms. (disapproving) to control or influence somebody/something, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it. manipulate somebody/something She uses her charm to manipulate people. As a politician, he knows how to manipulate public opinion.
manipulate. verb. /məˈnɪpyəˌleɪt/. Verb Forms. (disapproving) to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it manipulate somebody/something She uses her charm to manipulate people.
4 meanings: 1. to handle or use, esp with some skill, in a process or action 2. to negotiate, control, or influence (something.... Click for more definitions.
manipulate meaning, definition, what is manipulate: to make someone think and behave exactly...: Learn more.
