Definitions

leverage

[lev-er-ij, lee-ver-] / ˈlɛv ər ɪdʒ, ˈli vər- /

NOUN

influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage bargaining chip clout weight

STRONG

ascendancy authority break drag edge grease power pull rank ropes suction

WEAK

jump on

Antonyms

STRONG

weakness

Example Sentences

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“Strategy” is explaining how you intend to find or create the leverage to realize them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The fund carries significant risk, including a 21% leverage ratio that contributed to a 70% value loss in 2020.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Here are three smart ways buyers can take advantage of this newfound leverage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Nobody knows how many, but it doesn’t take too many for it to exert a lot of leverage.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Does it give her some kind of leverage?

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth