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leverage
('l/E/v/@/r/I//dZ/ )

noun (n)

  • the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever(noun.phenomenon)
    Synonym:
    purchase
    source: wordnet30
  • strategic advantage; power to act effectively(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    Relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage.
    source: wordnet30
  • investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    leveraging
    source: wordnet30
  • The action of a lever; mechanical advantage gained by the lever.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • supplement with leverage(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Leverage the money that is already available.
    source: wordnet30
  • provide with leverage(verb.possession)
    Example:
    We need to leverage this company.
    source: wordnet30
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