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To examine through the sense of touch
Utilizing or employing a tangible object
“It may take some practice before you can manipulate the milk frother adequately.”
Exploiting someone for one's personal gain
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods or by trickery
“He was able to manipulate me into investing in his harebrained scheme.”
Present participle for to influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
“The floundering enterprise would manipulate its financial data, giving a false impression that it was profitable.”
Present participle 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.”
The act of giving an appearance to something of which it is not
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