Question

Choose the correct meaning of the word ''manipulate" out of the four given options

Answer 1

operate something with hands.

,to move, to arrange...

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct meaning of the word manipulate is, to influence or control matters or a person in a clever manner.

Explanation:

A witty person can for example manipulate a population to act in a particular manner, to take on new values which they never believed in.

A person can manipulate a machine into behaving any way he needs, manipulation therefore basically entails the control of one part over the other to make them act in a way someone wants.