manipulate
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
B2
Inglese
~ 4200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
B2
action
1
Control or influence unfairly
To make someone do what you want by using clever or unfair methods.
Schema d'uso:
to manipulate [someone/something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manipulate' with 'manage'; 'manage' does not usually imply dishonesty.
Sinonimi
exploit (Suggests taking advantage of someone for personal gain, often more openly negative.)
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influence (Can be neutral or positive; less likely to imply dishonesty.)
Contrari
support (Helping someone without trying to control them.)
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assist (Helping in a straightforward and honest way.)
Collocazioni
manipulate the media
|manipulate emotions
|manipulate the results
|manipulate people
|manipulate public opinion
Temi
psychology
|relationships
|business
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Verbo
B2
action
2
Handle skillfully with hands or tools
To move or control something with your hands in a skilled way.
Schema d'uso:
to manipulate [object]
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'manipulate' in a dishonest sense; here it is physical handling.
Sinonimi
operate (Focuses on working a machine or device, not necessarily with fine skill.)
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handle (General term for touching or controlling an object; less emphasis on skill.)
Contrari
neglect (Failing to handle or control something.)
Collocazioni
manipulate the controls
|manipulate objects
|manipulate data
|manipulate machinery
Temi
technology
|science
|crafts
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Verbo
technical
B2
action
3
Adjust data for desired result
To change numbers, information, or data to get the result you want.
Schema d'uso:
to manipulate [data/information/variables]
Sinonimi
process (Neutral term for handling data; lacks implication of intent.)
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alter (General term for changing something; not necessarily for a specific outcome.)
Contrari
preserve (Keep data unchanged.)
Collocazioni
manipulate data
|manipulate statistics
|manipulate variables
Temi
technology
|science
|business
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
manipulate
IPA
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
Sillabe e accento
ma - nip - u - late (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: manipulate
- 3rd Person Singular: manipulates
- Present Participle: manipulating
- Past: manipulated
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The company was fined for trying to manipulate the market.
- Traders were accused of manipulating the market for their own benefit.