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leverage

Definition

  • noun: influence or power used to achieve a desired result
  • noun: the action of a 'lever' or the mechanical advantage gained by it
  • verb: to use (something valuable) to achieve a desired result
  • verb: to provide (as a corporation) or supplement (as money) with leverage
  • synonyms: hold, purchase, prize

Examples

  • The player's popularity has given him a great deal of 'leverage' with the owners of the team.

  • I used the 'leverage' of the bar and a wooden block to pry the rock out of the hole.

  • The union's size gave it 'leverage' in the labor contract negotiations.

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