Manipulate

To skillfully control or change something, often to get what you want.

Examples

• The magician used his clever tricks to manipulate the cards, making it seem like he could read the audience's minds during the show.
• In science class, we learned how scientists manipulate variables in an experiment to see how they affect the results of their tests.
• Sometimes, my little brother tries to manipulate our parents by pretending he's sick so he can stay home from school and play video games instead.

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