Definition

Having a lever or levers attached or used for a specific purpose.

Example

The levered mechanism allowed the workers to lift heavy objects with ease.

Conversation

I saw a really cool machine at the fair that was levered for lifting heavy weights.

That sounds interesting! What did it look like?

It had a long handle and was designed to make lifting easier with less effort.

I love how engineering can create such levered tools to help us out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To use a lever to lift or move something, often by applying force to one end to create movement at the other end.

Example

He levered the heavy box off the ground with a long stick.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how he levered that heavy box off the ground?

Yeah, it was impressive! I couldn’t believe he did it so easily.

I wish I could levered things like that without struggling.

Root Explanation

Levered → It is formed from "lever" (from Old French *levier*, meaning to raise or lift) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "levered" means having been raised or lifted using a lever.

Memory Tip

Think of using a lever to 'raise' something — that's why 'levered' means something has been lifted.

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