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Word:
leverage
IPA transcription: [l'ivɚɪdʒ]
Pronunciations of leverage
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
leverage, leveraging
Meaning:
investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
Synonyms:
leverage
Meaning:
strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
Synonyms:
leverage, purchase
Meaning:
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
leverage
Meaning:
provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company"
Synonyms:
leverage
Meaning:
supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available"
Usage examples
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George W. Bush
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