w b 27 th January 2020 Definition 1

w. b. 27 th January 2020 Definition: 1. To handle or move something in a skilful way. 2. To make someone or something behave as you want them to by being clever or perhaps dishonest. Manipulate verb From the Latin word ‘manipulus’ which means handful. The French verb ‘manipuler’ = to handle. Examples: 1. The puppeteer manipulated the puppet to dance. 2. The teenager was easily able to manipulate the small child to give his money away. Characteristics: Synonyms: To control or operate. To exploit or influence. Antonyms: To mishandle. To be open and Honest.

Discuss and give an example. Think of a situation where someone might try to manipulate someone else. Is it a negative or positive situation? Speaking frame: ……………. could try to manipulate ……………. . to ………. This is a negative/positive situation because…. Manipulate 1. To handle or move in a skilful way. 2. To make someone or something behave as you want them to by being clever or perhaps dishonest.

Discuss and give an example. How do companies try to manipulate us? Speaking frame: Companies (for example ………………) try to manipulate us by……………. Manipulate 1. To handle or move in a skilful way. 2. To make someone or something behave as you want them to by being clever or perhaps dishonest.