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manipulates

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪts/ /məˈnɪpjəleɪts/

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verb

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

Examples :

"The toddler carefully manipulates the blocks to build a tower. "

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

Examples :

"The politician manipulates public opinion by making false promises. "

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

Examples :

"The physical therapist carefully manipulates the patient's injured knee to improve its range of motion. "

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verb

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 manipulates his younger sister into doing his chores by promising her extra allowance money that he never intends to give. "

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To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.

Examples :

"The researcher carefully manipulates the tiny electrodes while studying brain activity. "

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