Kilo Lingo

/manipuˈlaɾ/

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Translation

to manipulate, to handle

Word origin

From French manipuler, ultimately from Latin manipulus ('a handful'), from manus ('hand') plus a root meaning 'to fill'. The same manus gives English 'manual' and 'manuscript'.

Origin
Latin
Root
manipulus
English cognates
manual, manuscript

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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These products must be handled very carefully.

.

The politician tried to manipulate public opinion.

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Learn to operate the machine before switching it on.

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Who has tampered with the report's data?

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Don't let anyone manipulate you with lies.

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This word is part of lesson 91.