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manipulated

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/ /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd/

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verb

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

Examples :

"The artist carefully manipulated the clay to form a beautiful sculpture. "

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To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something

Examples :

"The child manipulated his parents by pretending to be sick so he could stay home from school. "

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To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose

Examples :

"The physical therapist gently manipulated the athlete's injured shoulder to improve its range of motion. "

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To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use

Examples :

"The older brother manipulated his younger sister into doing his chores by promising her extra playtime later. "

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To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.

Examples :

"The student carefully manipulated the microscope's focus knob to get a clear view of the cells. "

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