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leverage
/ˈlɛvɚɪdʒ/ · 8 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
- noun
strategic advantage; power to act effectively
relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
- noun
investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
- verb
supplement with leverage
leverage the money that is already available
- verb
provide with leverage
We need to leverage this company