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Manipulate: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：operate skillfully (manipulate)

manipulate 🔊
/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/
vt.
To use or control something skillfully, especially a machine, tool, or system.
Manipulate definition illustrated by hands skillfully operating a complex control panel.
operate skillfully 🔊
➕
/ˈɒpəreɪt ˈskɪlfəli/
vt.
To skillfully use or control tools, machines, or systems.
📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'manus' (hand) + 'plere' (to fill), meaning to handle with hands.
💡 Mnemonic
Manipulate: Think of 'man' (hand) and 'ipulate' (operate) → to operate with hands.
📖 Example
He learned how to manipulate the drone's controls to make it fly smoothly through the narrow park path. 🔊 He learned how to skillfully operate the drone's controls to make it fly smoothly through the narrow park path.
🔗 Collocations
manipulate data – to control or alter data skillfully
manipulate controls – to operate controls with expertise
manipulate a device – to handle a device proficiently
🔄 Synonyms
operate (vt.) – to control the functioning of a machine or system
handle (vt.) – to manage or control something with skill
control (vt.) – to direct or command something
🚫 Antonyms
neglect (vt.) – to fail to care for or control something
ignore (vt.) – to refuse to acknowledge or control
🌱 Derivatives
manipulation (n.) – the act of manipulating something
manipulative (adj.) – skilled at influencing others deceptively
manipulator (n.) – a person who manipulates
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'manipulus', a Roman military unit meaning a handful. Now denotes skillful control of tools or deceptive influence in modern contexts like technology and psychology.

Meaning 2：influence deceptively (manipulate)

manipulate 🔊
/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/
vt.
To influence or control someone or something in a clever or dishonest way, for your own advantage.
Concept of deceptive manipulation shown by a hand strategically moving chess pieces.
influence deceptively 🔊
➕
/ˈɪnfluəns dɪˈseptɪvli/
vt.
To cleverly or dishonestly control or influence someone or something for personal gain.
📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example
The advertisement tries to manipulate viewers' emotions by using bright colors and happy music. 🔊 The advertisement attempts to deceptively influence viewers' emotions by using bright colors and happy music.
🔗 Collocations
manipulate emotions – to control or sway emotions cleverly
manipulate people – to influence others dishonestly
manipulate the market – to control market conditions for advantage
🔄 Synonyms
influence (vt.) – to affect or change someone's behavior or thoughts
deceive (vt.) – to make someone believe something that is not true
exploit (vt.) – to use someone or something unfairly for one's own benefit
🚫 Antonyms
be honest (phrase) – to act in a truthful and straightforward manner
respect (vt.) – to show consideration for others' autonomy
🌱 Derivatives
manipulation (n.) – the act of manipulating something
manipulative (adj.) – skilled at influencing others deceptively
manipulator (n.) – a person who manipulates
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