manipulate
/məˈnɪpjuleɪt/
ma · nip · u · late
mə · ˈnɪp · ju · leɪt
English Definition
v. control or influence cleverly
Significado en Español
manipular
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thao túng, điều khiển
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Example Sentence
He manipulates people easily.
他很容易操纵别人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mani(hand)+pulate(operate)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for the word “manipulate”?
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A
Control
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B
Ignore
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C
Abandon
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D
Neglect
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A — Control.
“manipulate” means v. control or influence cleverly
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The clever thief tried to ______ everyone into trusting him.
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A
obey
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B
follow
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C
serve
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D
manipulate
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D — manipulate.
“manipulate” means v. control or influence cleverly
Common questions about “manipulate”
What does “manipulate” mean?
manipulate — v. control or influence cleverly. In Chinese: 操纵，控制.
How do you pronounce “manipulate”?
manipulate is pronounced /məˈnɪpjuleɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ma · nip · u · late.
How do you use “manipulate” in a sentence?
He manipulates people easily. (他很容易操纵别人。)
What are synonyms for “manipulate”?
control, influence — all close in meaning to manipulate (v. control or influence cleverly).
Is “manipulate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. manipulate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “manipulate”?
mani(hand)+pulate(operate)
