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leverage

/ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/
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Leverage is the act of using something to gain an advantage or benefit. It involves utilizing resources, skills, or opportunities to achieve a desired outcome or goal. For example, a business might leverage its strong brand reputation to attract new customers.

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"leverage" as noun

1 - A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.

2 - By extension, any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.

3 - The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability of a business to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.

"leverage" as verb

1 - To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).

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Synonyms
1 - power
2 - benefit
3 - edge
4 - control
5 - exploit
6 - capitalize
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Antonyms
1 - disadvantage
2 - dilute
3 - reduce
4 - minimize
5 - diminish
6 - weaken
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Examples in Context

1 - He was unsure how to leverage his academic background in the interview.

1 - No sabía cómo aprovechar su formación académica durante la entrevista.

2 - Many athletes with bandy legs have learned to leverage their unique stance.

2 - Muchos atletas con piernas arqueadas han aprendido a aprovechar su postura única.

3 - Financial futures provide a way to leverage investments with less initial capital.

3 - Los futuros financieros ofrecen una manera de apalancar inversiones con menos capital inicial.

4 - Companies might leverage property as secured debt to fund new projects.

4 - Las compañías pueden apalancar propiedades como deuda asegurada para financiar nuevos proyectos.

5 - Some businesses leverage cloud storage to scale their operations without limits.

5 - Algunas empresas aprovechan la nube para expandir sus operaciones sin límites.

6 - To leverage their brand, they will franchise to interested entrepreneurs.

6 - Para aprovechar su marca, otorgarán franquicias a emprendedores interesados.

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