leverage
NOUNVERB
/lɛvərɪdʒ/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH L
leverage is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
L1E1V4E1R1A1G2E1
1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does leverage mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
The mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever.
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RELATED
2
Investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses).
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3
Strategic advantage; power to act effectively.
“relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage”
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NARROWER
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Provide with leverage.
“We need to leverage this company”
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2
Supplement with leverage.
“leverage the money that is already available”
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