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manipulate /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/  

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  • verb
    -lates; -lated; -lating
    [+ obj] to move or control (something) with your hands or by using a machine
    manipulate a pencil
    The baby is learning to manipulate blocks.
    manipulate a computer mouse
    The mechanical arms are manipulated by a computer.
    b medical :to move (muscles and bones) with your hands as a form of treatment
    The doctor manipulated my back/spine.
    to use or change (numbers, information, etc.) in a skillful way or for a particular purpose
    The program was designed to organize and manipulate large amounts of data.
    He's always been good at manipulating numbers in his head.
    As part of the experiment, students manipulated light and temperature to see how it affected the plants.
    usually disapproving
    to deal with or control (someone or something) in a clever and usually unfair or selfish way
    She knows how to manipulate her parents to get what she wants.
    He felt that he had been manipulated by the people he trusted most.
    The editorial was a blatant attempt to manipulate public opinion.
    to change (something) in an unfair or selfish way
    He's accused of trying to manipulate the price of the stock.
    The company manipulated its accounts to exaggerate its profits.