manipulate
Translation
to manipulate, to operate, to control, to handle
Examples
He knows how to manipulate the controls.
He knows how to manipulate the controls.
She tried to manipulate him into giving her money.
She tried to manipulate him into giving her money.
The company was accused of manipulating data.
The company was accused of manipulating data.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to handle or control (sth.) He knows how to manipulate the controls.
((sb.)) into (-ing) to control (sb.) unfairly to make them do (sth.) She tried to manipulate him into giving her money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: control, influence, handle, operate
Etymology
From Latin 'manipulus' (a handful), from 'manus' (hand). Literally, 'to handle'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'manus' (hand). To manipulate is to 'handle' something or someone, often skillfully or deceitfully.