/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.
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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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