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How do you spell Manipulate?

Correct spelling

manipulate

Remember MANUS (hand): man-I-pul-ate - think 'hand I pull at'

Why is manipulate spelled this way?

From Latin manipulus, a handful. MANUS (hand) + PLERE (to fill). To manipulate is to handle — originally a neutral term for skillful hand work, now carrying implications of deceit.

Common misspellings of manipulate

manipluatemanipualtemanupilatemanipilate

Example

The politician tried to manipulate public opinion through carefully crafted social media posts.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell manipulate?+
The correct spelling is "manipulate". Remember MANUS (hand): man-I-pul-ate - think 'hand I pull at'
Is it manipluate or manipulate?+
The correct spelling is "manipulate", not "manipluate".

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