manipulate — to control or influence someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to control or influence someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat has learned to manipulate me into giving extra treats by looking adorable.
- The magician could manipulate cards with incredible skill.
- She tried to manipulate the situation to get a day off work.
manipulate
VERB[/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/]
to control or influence someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way
The magician manipulated the cards with incredible skill.
He manipulated the machine with great precision. (MANUAL + CONTROL = MANIPULATE → to handle or control something skillfully)
MANUAL + CONTROL = MANIPULATE → to handle or control something skillfully
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'manipulatus', the past participle of 'manipulare', which comes from 'manus' (hand) and 'plere' (to fill). Originally meant to handle or work with the hands.
Breakdown
manus (hand) + -pul- (fill/handle) + -ate (verb suffix) = manipulate
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📝Examples
“My cat has learned to manipulate me into giving extra treats by looking adorable.”
“The magician could manipulate cards with incredible skill.”
“She tried to manipulate the situation to get a day off work.”
“The evil villain's plan was to manipulate people's dreams and make them buy more ice cream.”
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