manipulate

To 'manipulate' here means to handle or operate something skillfully, like a puppet.

In this context, 'manipulate' refers to skillfully handling the clay.

An artist 'manipulates' paint to create their artwork.

To 'manipulate' buttons means to press or operate them.

Here, 'manipulate' means to handle or move small parts carefully.

A chef 'manipulates' dough to prepare food.

The passage says, 'He can make the robot walk and dance.'

The passage states, 'She can handle many pots and pans at once.'

The passage says, 'He is skillful with colors.'

The passage says, 'She can manipulate the small pieces to create tall towers and strong castles,' which means she builds with them.

The passage states, 'he tries to manipulate situations to get what he wants.'

The passage says, 'A mechanic needs to manipulate many different tools to fix a car,' which implies skillful use.

To control or influence public opinion is to manipulate it.

To influence someone cleverly to do what you want is to manipulate them.

To skillfully handle or operate an object with the hands is to manipulate it.

To control or influence the stock market unfairly is to manipulate it.

To control or influence someone's feelings unfairly is to manipulate them.

To skillfully handle or operate small parts is to manipulate them.

'Assist' means to help, which is the opposite of manipulating someone.

To 'manipulate' in this context means to handle or operate skillfully.

To 'manipulate' means to control someone unfairly or cleverly.

Manipulating someone often involves controlling them unfairly or for your own benefit, not necessarily to help them.

In this context, 'manipulate' refers to the skillful handling of tools or objects.

Manipulating people often implies using them unfairly or unscrupulously, which is usually seen as negative.

The passage states, 'Sarah was always good at getting her own way' and that 'she could easily manipulate any situation to her benefit,' which directly answers the question.

The passage explicitly states, 'One wrong turn could damage the whole mechanism, so the owner always handled it with great care and precision,' indicating the fragility of the clock's internal parts.

The passage mentions, 'They might use powerful language or dramatic stories to influence people's opinions,' as a way speakers manipulate the audience's emotions.

The context implies an unfair or clever influence, which aligns with 'manipulate.'

The sentence refers to the skillful handling of objects, which is a meaning of 'manipulate.'

The act of using false promises to get someone to do something is a form of manipulation.

Skillfully shaping a material like clay aligns with the 'handle or operate' definition of 'manipulate.'

Media often influences perceptions in a clever or sometimes unfair way, which is 'manipulate.'

Skillfully handling objects like cards to perform a trick fits the definition of 'manipulate.'

The passage describes Mr. Thompson's actions as 'subtle campaign of encouragement,' 'praise her unique style,' 'boosted her confidence,' and 'discreetly arrange for her work to be displayed,' all of which are ways to subtly boost her confidence and create opportunities.

The passage explicitly states, 'Patience and a light touch were paramount when attempting to manipulate its components,' emphasizing these qualities as most important.

The passage states, 'He carefully chose words and phrases designed to evoke strong emotional responses, aiming to sway undecided voters. His strategy was to control the narrative and influence the perception of the situation to his advantage,' which clearly indicates his main goal.

While 'persuade,' 'sway,' and 'influence' are related, 'manipulate' specifically implies a clever, often unfair or unscrupulous control, fitting the context of a cunning politician's actions.

'Manipulate' in this context refers to the skillful handling or operation of an object, which aligns with the intern's dexterity with complex machinery.

To 'manipulate' a situation implies subtly and cleverly controlling it for one's benefit, which is appropriate for a formidable negotiator.

When referring to handling materials like clay with precision, 'manipulate' is a strong verb indicating skillful control, aligning with the idea of making a sculpture 'come alive'.

To 'manipulate' emotions implies a deliberate, often unethical, control or influence over them for one's own advantage, fitting the context of personal gain.

In the context of a magician and cards, 'manipulate' denotes a high level of skillful and often deceptive handling, which would baffle onlookers.

To manipulate a situation implies using subtle and often unfair methods to control outcomes.

This sentence refers to the skillful handling of an object, which is one meaning of 'manipulate'.

Skillfully operating machinery is the technical sense of 'manipulate', not the social sense of influencing a person unfairly.

Manipulation involves being clever, often unfairly or unscrupulously, which contrasts with honesty and directness.

This sentence uses 'manipulate' in the sense of skillful handling or operation of an object, which is a correct application of the word.

While manipulation is often negative, it doesn't always imply an intention to cause direct harm, though it does suggest unfair or unscrupulous control.

The passage states, 'He would subtly introduce conditions that seemed minor at first, only to reveal their significant impact later in the discussions,' which directly describes his primary method of manipulation.

The passage clearly states, 'Scientists are constantly striving to manipulate genetic material to develop disease-resistant crops' and 'The goal is to enhance food security.'

The passage states, 'Each gesture and tilt of the head conveys emotion and character, demanding immense coordination and an understanding of human kinetics.'

To 'manipulate' public opinion means to control or influence it, often unfairly or cleverly. The other options do not fit the context.

In this context, 'manipulate' refers to the skillful handling or operation of an object. 'Maneuver' is close but 'manipulate' more strongly conveys the direct, intricate handling of tools.

'Manipulate' accurately describes the subtle and often deceptive influencing of someone's actions or decisions. While 'coerce' implies force, 'manipulate' suggests clever and often indirect control.

Here, 'manipulate' refers to the skillful handling or control of elements, such as light and shadow, to achieve a desired effect. 'Master' is too general, and 'manage' doesn't convey the artistic control.

This usage of 'manipulate' refers to the operation of a mechanism or object. She was attempting to make it work by handling it.

To 'manipulate' public perception means to skillfully and often subtly control or influence it to a specific end, which aligns perfectly with the actions of a propagandist. 'Mold' is a strong contender but 'manipulate' encompasses the clever and often insidious nature of the influence.

Manipulation often involves exploiting emotional understanding for personal gain, as a con artist would do.

Manipulating public opinion implies a deliberate and often deceptive effort to control how people think about an issue or candidate.

This option refers to the physical and skillful operation of an object, aligning with the second definition of 'manipulate'.

Manipulation inherently implies an element of unfairness or unscrupulousness, which typically conflicts with ethical conduct, regardless of the perceived outcome.

This statement uses 'manipulate' in the sense of skillfully handling an object, which is a key aspect of a surgeon's work.

Propaganda is by definition a form of communication designed to influence or manipulate an audience, often by presenting biased or misleading information.