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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"
- 2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously: "the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group"
Definitions of manipulate. verb. influence or control shrewdly or deviously. “He manipulated public opinion in his favor” synonyms: pull strings, pull wires. see more. verb. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage. “She manipulates her boss” synonyms: control, keep in line. see more. verb.
1. ( tr) to handle or use, esp with some skill, in a process or action: to manipulate a pair of scissors. 2. to negotiate, control, or influence (something or someone) cleverly, skilfully, or deviously. 3. to falsify (a bill, accounts, etc) for one's own advantage. 4.
manipulate. (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.
3 days ago · 1. (transitive) to handle or use, esp with some skill, in a process or action. to manipulate a pair of scissors. 2. to negotiate, control, or influence (something or someone) cleverly, skilfully, or deviously. 3. to falsify (a bill, accounts, etc) for one's own advantage. 4.
to control someone or something in a clever way so that they do what you want them to do: She knows how to manipulate the press. manipulation. noun [ U ] uk / məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃ ə n / us. the manipulation of language. (Definition of manipulate from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of manipulate.
Britannica Dictionary definition of MANIPULATE. [+ object] 1. a : to move or control (something) with your hands or by using a machine. manipulate a pencil. The baby is learning to manipulate blocks. manipulate a computer mouse. The mechanical arms are manipulated by a computer.
From Longman Business Dictionary ma‧nip‧u‧late /məˈnɪpjəleɪt/ verb [ transitive] 1 to make someone or something behave in the way you want, using skilful and often dishonest methods manipulate somebody to do something Companies manipulate consumers to buy their products through advertising.
