leverage meaning

leverage as a noun

1. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

   Synonyms: purchase

   Type of: mechanical phenomenon

   Related forms: lever

2. strategic advantage; power to act effectively
   • relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage

   Type of: advantage

   Kinds: bargaining chip

3. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)

   Synonyms: leveraging

   Type of: investing

leverage as a verb

1. supplement with leverage
   • leverage the money that is already available

   Type of: supplement

2. provide with leverage
   • We need to leverage this company

   Type of: supply

How to pronounce leverage

leverage is pronounced /ˈlɛvərɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈlɛvɚɪdʒ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with leverage

• beverage