n. physical strength

v. auxiliary verb used to express permission; "You can use the phone if you like."

v. auxiliary verb used to express possibility; conditionality etc.

n. a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"

n. interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of'

n. enduring strength and energy

n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state"

n. strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"

n. possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"

n. the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty; "the strength of his argument settled the matter"

n. controlling influence

n. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc; "used her parents' influence to get the job"

n. a powerful effect or influence; "the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them"

n. more than ordinary ability

n. a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate"