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Verb
Simple past tense for to handle or operate something
“It may take some practice before you can manipulate the milk frother adequately.”
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Simple past tense for to handle a substance physically with the intent of creating a desired form
“The artisan would manipulate the clay into the form of a beautiful vase.”
Verb
Simple past tense for to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
“Many animals are experts at being able to manipulate their environment for purposes of survival.”
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Simple past tense for to obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods or by trickery
“He was able to manipulate me into investing in his harebrained scheme.”
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Simple past tense for to influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
“The floundering enterprise would manipulate its financial data, giving the false impression that it was actually profitable.”
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Simple past tense for to examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand
“Physicians sometimes use their hands to manipulate the musculoskeletal system to encourage the body to heal.”
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To be cunningly tricked into doing something, usually in an incriminating way
Adjective
Operated by the means specified e
Adjective
Created in a deliberate, rather than natural or spontaneous, way
Verb
Simple past tense for to utilize or employ a tangible object
Verb
Simple past tense for to exploit someone for one's personal gain
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