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- [lev-er-ij, lee-ver-]
- /ˈlɛv ər ɪdʒ, ˈli vər-/
- /ˈliː.vər.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lev-er-ij, lee-ver-]
- /ˈlɛv ər ɪdʒ, ˈli vər-/
Definitions of leverage word
- noun leverage the action of a lever, a rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third. 1
- noun leverage the mechanical advantage or power gained by using a lever. 1
- noun leverage power or ability to act or to influence people, events, decisions, etc.; sway: Being the only industry in town gave the company considerable leverage in its union negotiations. Synonyms: advantage, strength, weight; clout, pull. 1
- noun leverage the use of a small initial investment, credit, or borrowed funds to gain a very high return in relation to one's investment, to control a much larger investment, or to reduce one's own liability for any loss. 1
- verb with object leverage to use (a quality or advantage) to obtain a desired effect or result: She was able to leverage her travel experience and her gift for languages to get a job as a translator. 1
- verb with object leverage to provide with leverage: The board of directors plans to leverage two failing branches of the company with an influx of cash. 1
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Origin of leverage
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; lever + -age
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Parts of speech for Leverage
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pronoun
preposition
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leverage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
leverage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leverage
noun leverage
- bargaining chip — In negotiations with other people, a bargaining chip is something that you are prepared to give up in order to obtain what you want.
- weight — the amount or quantity of heaviness or mass; amount a thing weighs.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- clout — If you clout someone, you hit them.
- pull — pull media
Antonyms for leverage
noun leverage
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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