manipulate
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
B2
الإنجليزية
~ 4200
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
B2
action
1
Control or influence unfairly
To make someone do what you want by using clever or unfair methods.
نمط الاستخدام:
to manipulate [someone/something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manipulate' with 'manage'; 'manage' does not usually imply dishonesty.
المرادفات
exploit (Suggests taking advantage of someone for personal gain, often more openly negative.)
|
influence (Can be neutral or positive; less likely to imply dishonesty.)
الأضداد
support (Helping someone without trying to control them.)
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assist (Helping in a straightforward and honest way.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
manipulate the media
|manipulate emotions
|manipulate the results
|manipulate people
|manipulate public opinion
الموضوعات
psychology
|relationships
|business
أمثلة
- The politician was accused of trying to manipulate public opinion before the election.
- He manipulated his coworkers into doing his share of the work.
- The company manipulated the figures to make their profits look higher.
- She knows how to manipulate people to get what she wants.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He manipulated his friend to get money.
- The ad tried to manipulate people to buy the product.
- She manipulated him to help her with work.
- They manipulated the story to make it sound better.
فعل
B2
action
2
Handle skillfully with hands or tools
To move or control something with your hands in a skilled way.
نمط الاستخدام:
to manipulate [object]
خطأ شائع:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'manipulate' in a dishonest sense; here it is physical handling.
المرادفات
operate (Focuses on working a machine or device, not necessarily with fine skill.)
|
handle (General term for touching or controlling an object; less emphasis on skill.)
الأضداد
neglect (Failing to handle or control something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
manipulate the controls
|manipulate objects
|manipulate data
|manipulate machinery
الموضوعات
technology
|science
|crafts
|work
أمثلة
- The surgeon manipulated the instruments with great precision.
- You can manipulate the settings to get better sound quality.
- Scientists can manipulate cells in a laboratory.
- He manipulated the joystick to steer the drone.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- She manipulated the camera to get a better picture.
- He manipulated the toy car with his hand.
- The worker manipulated the machine carefully.
- You can manipulate the screen with your fingers.
فعل
technical
B2
action
3
Adjust data for desired result
To change numbers, information, or data to get the result you want.
نمط الاستخدام:
to manipulate [data/information/variables]
المرادفات
process (Neutral term for handling data; lacks implication of intent.)
|
alter (General term for changing something; not necessarily for a specific outcome.)
الأضداد
preserve (Keep data unchanged.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
manipulate data
|manipulate statistics
|manipulate variables
الموضوعات
technology
|science
|business
أمثلة
- The software allows you to manipulate images easily.
- Researchers manipulated the variables to test different scenarios.
- He was charged with manipulating financial records.
- Graphic designers often manipulate photos to improve appearance.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- You can manipulate data in the computer program.
- The scientist manipulated the numbers for the test.
- The company manipulated the report for better results.
- I can manipulate photos with this app.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
manipulate
IPA
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
المقاطع والنبر
ma - nip - u - late (٤ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: manipulate
- 3rd Person Singular: manipulates
- Present Participle: manipulating
- Past: manipulated
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
manipulates
verb
manipulating
verb
manipulated
verb
Core family
manipulation
noun B2
manipulative
adjective B2
Related words
manipulator
noun
Advanced or less common
manipulable
adjective
manipulatively
adverb
التعبيرات
manipulate public opinion
1/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt pˈʌblɪk əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Influence people's views unfairly
To make people think a certain way by using unfair methods.
أمثلة
- The government was accused of manipulating public opinion through propaganda.
- Media outlets can sometimes manipulate public opinion without people realizing it.
manipulate the market
1/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt ðə mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
Unfairly influence financial markets
To change prices in the market in an unfair way to make money.
أمثلة
- The company was fined for trying to manipulate the market.
- Traders were accused of manipulating the market for their own benefit.