Exactly. The number of times I read "utilize" or "leverage" seemingly because the author doesn't want to say "use" is very high.
"leverage" in particular seems to get over-used, even in cases where there is nothing approaching actual leverage.
Make the reader think about your actual point; anytime you make them instead think about your word choice (in the form of "why did they use that word?!"), you're reducing the information transfer and effectiveness of your writing.
"leverage" in particular seems to get over-used, even in cases where there is nothing approaching actual leverage.
Make the reader think about your actual point; anytime you make them instead think about your word choice (in the form of "why did they use that word?!"), you're reducing the information transfer and effectiveness of your writing.