manipulate
gb/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/ us/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
B2
Engelska
~ 4200
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Verb
B2
action
1
Control or influence unfairly
To make someone do what you want by using clever or unfair methods.
Användningsmönster:
to manipulate [someone/something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'manipulate' with 'manage'; 'manage' does not usually imply dishonesty.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
support (Helping someone without trying to control them.)
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assist (Helping in a straightforward and honest way.)
Ordkombinationer
manipulate the media
|manipulate emotions
|manipulate the results
|manipulate people
|manipulate public opinion
Teman
psychology
|relationships
|business
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Verb
B2
action
2
Handle skillfully with hands or tools
To move or control something with your hands in a skilled way.
Användningsmönster:
to manipulate [object]
Vanligt misstag:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'manipulate' in a dishonest sense; here it is physical handling.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
neglect (Failing to handle or control something.)
Ordkombinationer
manipulate the controls
|manipulate objects
|manipulate data
|manipulate machinery
Teman
technology
|science
|crafts
|work
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Verb
technical
B2
action
3
Adjust data for desired result
To change numbers, information, or data to get the result you want.
Användningsmönster:
to manipulate [data/information/variables]
Synonymer
process (Neutral term for handling data; lacks implication of intent.)
|
alter (General term for changing something; not necessarily for a specific outcome.)
Antonymer
preserve (Keep data unchanged.)
Ordkombinationer
manipulate data
|manipulate statistics
|manipulate variables
Teman
technology
|science
|business
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Grammatik
Grundform
manipulate
IPA
GB/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
US/mənˈɪpjəlˌeɪt/
Stavelser och betoning
ma - nip - u - late (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nip)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: manipulate
- 3rd Person Singular: manipulates
- Present Participle: manipulating
- Past: manipulated
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- The company was fined for trying to manipulate the market.
- Traders were accused of manipulating the market for their own benefit.