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- Dictionarymanipulate/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/
verb
- 1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, information, etc.) in a skilful manner: "he manipulated the dials of the set" Similar
- 2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or unscrupulously: "the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group" Similar
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MANIPULATE definition: 1. to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: 2. to control…. Learn more.
to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media. The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Controlling and being in charge. aggrandize.
The meaning of MANIPULATE is to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner. How to use manipulate in a sentence.
Manipulate definition: to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner. See examples of MANIPULATE used in a sentence.
4 meanings: 1. to handle or use, esp with some skill, in a process or action 2. to negotiate, control, or influence (something.... Click for more definitions.
To manipulate something means to handle it skillfully, like the way a sculptor manipulates clay or a really good politician works a crowd. The verb manipulate evolved from manipulation, which back in the 1700s referred to a method of digging ore.
manipulate something (formal) to control, use or change something with skill. to manipulate the gears and levers of a machine; Computers are very efficient at manipulating information. genetically manipulated organisms; digitally manipulated images
To move, arrange, operate, or control by the hands or another body part or by mechanical means, especially in a skillful manner: She manipulated the lights to get just the effect she wanted. See Synonyms at handle. 2. To influence or manage shrewdly or deviously: He manipulated public opinion in his favor. 3.
verb. /məˈnɪpyəˌleɪt/ Verb Forms. (disapproving) to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it manipulate somebody/something She uses her charm to manipulate people.
Definition of manipulation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
