English dictionary
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English noun: leverage | |||
| 1. | leverage (phenomenon) the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever | ||
| Synonyms | purchase | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mechanical phenomenon | ||
| 2. | leverage (attribute) strategic advantage; power to act effectively | ||
| Samples | Relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | advantage, vantage | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bargaining chip | ||
| 3. | leverage (act) investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) | ||
| Synonyms | leveraging | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | investing, investment | ||
English verb: leverage | |||
| 1. | leverage (possession) supplement with leverage | ||
| Samples | Leverage the money that is already available. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | supplement | ||
| 2. | leverage (possession) provide with leverage | ||
| Samples | We need to leverage this company. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | furnish, provide, render, supply | ||
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