Manipulate

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Pronunciation: /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/

Definitions of manipulate

noun a person who manipulates or controls others

Example Sentences

A1 She accused him of being a manipulate.

A2 The magician's manipulate of the cards amazed the audience.

B1 The politician's use of manipulate tactics was criticized by the public.

B2 The artist's intricate manipulate of colors created a stunning masterpiece.

C1 The CEO's ability to manipulate negotiations led to a successful merger.

C2 The master manipulator was able to control the outcome of the entire situation.

verb to handle or control in a skillful manner

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to manipulate the clay into different shapes.

A2 The magician was able to manipulate the audience's perception with his tricks.

B1 The politician was accused of trying to manipulate the outcome of the election.

B2 The company used clever marketing tactics to manipulate consumer behavior.

C1 The master manipulator was able to control every aspect of the situation.

C2 The hacker was able to manipulate the data without leaving a trace.

Examples of manipulate in a Sentence

formal The data was manipulated in order to create a more accurate representation of the results.

informal She knows how to manipulate people to get what she wants.

slang He's always trying to manipulate the situation to his advantage.

figurative The artist was able to manipulate light and shadow to create a stunning visual effect.

Grammatical Forms of manipulate

past tense

manipulated

plural

manipulates

comparative

more manipulative

superlative

most manipulative

present tense

manipulate

future tense

will manipulate

perfect tense

has manipulated

continuous tense

is manipulating

singular

manipulator

positive degree

manipulative

infinitive

to manipulate

gerund

manipulating

participle

manipulating

Origin and Evolution of manipulate

First Known Use: 1820 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'manipulate' originated from the Latin word 'manipulatus', which means 'to handle or control'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'manipulate' has come to also mean to influence or control someone or something in a clever or dishonest way.