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Learn “Manipulate”

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Manipulate

verb/muh-NIP-yoo-late/

Meaning

To control something or someone cleverly, often in a sneaky way.

In context

Scientists carefully manipulate the tiny parts using special tools in the lab.

Remember it

Manipulate hides 'man' from Latin for hand — you work or trick things with your hands.

Use it well

Can mean handle skilfully or trick unfairly; let the sentence show which meaning you mean.