manipulate
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 4200
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
1
Control or influence unfairly
To make someone do what you want by using clever or unfair methods.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to manipulate [someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manipulate' with 'manage'; 'manage' does not usually imply dishonesty.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
support (Helping someone without trying to control them.)
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assist (Helping in a straightforward and honest way.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
manipulate the media
|manipulate emotions
|manipulate the results
|manipulate people
|manipulate public opinion
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
psychology
|relationships
|business
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
2
Handle skillfully with hands or tools
To move or control something with your hands in a skilled way.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to manipulate [object]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'manipulate' in a dishonest sense; here it is physical handling.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
neglect (Failing to handle or control something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
manipulate the controls
|manipulate objects
|manipulate data
|manipulate machinery
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|science
|crafts
|work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
technical
B2
action
3
Adjust data for desired result
To change numbers, information, or data to get the result you want.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to manipulate [data/information/variables]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
preserve (Keep data unchanged.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
manipulate data
|manipulate statistics
|manipulate variables
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|science
|business
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
manipulate
IPA
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
ma - nip - u - late (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: manipulate
- 3rd Person Singular: manipulates
- Present Participle: manipulating
- Past: manipulated
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The company was fined for trying to manipulate the market.
- Traders were accused of manipulating the market for their own benefit.