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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.
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.
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.
If you manipulate something that requires skill, such as a complicated piece of equipment or a difficult idea, you operate it or process it. The technology uses a pen to manipulate a computer. [ VERB noun ]
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.
