#1 leverage n. [purchase] the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever. wn
#2 leverage v. supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available". wn
#3 leverage n. strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage". wn
#4 leverage v. provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company". wn
#5 leverage n. [leveraging] investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses). wn
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