leverage

/lˈɛvɚɪdʒ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
2. strategic advantage; power to act effectively
   “relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage”
3. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)

verb

1. supplement with leverage
   “leverage the money that is already available”
2. provide with leverage
   “We need to leverage this company”

Synonyms for leverage

• purchase
• leveraging

Words that rhyme with leverage

• beverage
• everage