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Meaning of 'manipulate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Manipulate [ v. i.]
- To use the hands in dexterous operations; to do hand work; specifically, to manage the apparatus or instruments used in scientific work, or in artistic or mechanical processes; also, specifically, to use the hand in mesmeric operations.
2 . Manipulate [ v. t.]
- To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate scientific apparatus.
- To control the action of, by management; as, to manipulate a convention of delegates; to manipulate the stock market; also, to manage artfully or fraudulently; as, to manipulate accounts, or election returns.

Meaning of 'manipulate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . manipulate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- tamper, with the purpose of deception
Example in sentence:
  • cook the books;
  • falsify the data;
  • Fudge the figures
Meaning (2):
- influence or control shrewdly or deviously
Example in sentence:
  • He manipulated public opinion in his favor
Meaning (3):
- manipulate in a fraudulent manner
Example in sentence:
  • rig prices
Meaning (4):
- maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
Example in sentence:
  • She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up;
  • she keeps in line;
  • She manipulates her boss;
  • The teacher knew how to keep the class in line

Nearby Words:

man man-eater manable manace manacle manacled manacling manage manageability manageable

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