Definition of leverage

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • leverage is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • leverage is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • leverage is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of leverage


  • the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever (noun)

    Synonyms

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

    Synonyms

    1. leveraging
  • provide with leverage (verb)

    Examples

    1. We need to leverage this company
  • strategic advantage; power to act effectively (noun)

    Examples

    1. relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
  • supplement with leverage (verb)

    Examples

    1. leverage the money that is already available

See definition of leverage in Merriam Webster