manipulate

UK /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ US /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/

verb 5

Collocations

(verb.)

ADV

easily

The magician easily manipulated the audience's attention during his card trick performance.

successfully | deftly, delicately, skilfully | deliberately, systematically

genetically

Scientists have created genetically manipulated crops that require less water to grow.

VERB + MANIPULATE

be able to, can

attempt to, try to

Some politicians attempt to manipulate public opinion during election campaigns.

be easy to

know how to, learn (how) to

He learned how to manipulate the software settings to get better results.

PHRASES

the ability to manipulate sb/sth

Definitions

verb

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something

manipulate data

The software can manipulate images easily.

To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose

To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use

cleverly manipulate

She knew how to manipulate people to get her way.

To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usua

control

verb — manipulate in a fraudulent manner

verb — tamper, with the purpose of deception

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

manipulate data

Wiktionary

The software can manipulate images easily.

Wiktionary

cleverly manipulate

Wiktionary

Tom doesn't like people who manipulate others.

Tatoeba · #1109231

Can you really manipulate the thought and behavior of people by using subliminal messages?

Tatoeba · #1890531

Don't try to manipulate me.

Tatoeba · #2275350

Usage Notes

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In some senses, manipulate is marked as dated. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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