manipulate
🇺🇸
/məˈnɪpjuleɪt/
🇬🇧
/məˈnɪpjuleɪt/
verb
C1
To control or influence someone or something in a clever but often dishonest way
He learned how to manipulate people to get what he wanted
C1
To handle or control something skillfully
Scientists manipulate data to find patterns and answers
R
To move bones or joints into the right position
Physical therapists manipulate joints to help them heal
translation
To control or influence someone or something in a clever but often dishonest way; To handle or control something skillfully; To move bones or joints into the right position
Word Forms
3rd Present
manipulates
Past
manipulated
Perfect
manipulated
Progressive
manipulating