leveraged
|lev-er-aged|
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/ˈlɛvərɪdʒd/
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/ˈliːvərɪdʒd/
(leverage)
influence or power
Etymology
'leverage' originates from the word 'lever', which comes from Old French 'levier', meaning 'to raise'.
'lever' changed from the Old French word 'levier' and eventually became the modern English word 'lever'.
Initially, it meant 'to raise or lift', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using borrowed capital for investment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past participle form of 'leverage'.
The firm leveraged its assets to expand its operations.
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Adjective 1
used to describe a situation where borrowed money is used to increase the potential return of an investment.
The company is highly leveraged, which increases its risk.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41