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levies

The word “levies” has 2 syllables: lev-ies

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛviz/

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In the thesaurus, “levies” has 70 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

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Synonyms for levies

Antonyms for levies

Meanings of levies

  • noun
    1. The act of levying.
    2. The tax, property or people so levied.
    3. The Spanish real of one eighth of a dollar, valued at elevenpence when the dollar was rated at seven shillings and sixpence.
  • verb
    1. To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.
    2. To raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority.
    3. To draft someone into military service.
    4. To raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription. etc.
    5. To wage war.
    6. To raise, as a siege.
    7. To erect, build, or set up; to make or construct; to raise or cast up.

Example Sentences

  • The government levies taxes to fund public services.
  • The city levies fines on those who violate parking rules.
  • The organization levies fees to support its operations.
  • The authority levies penalties for late payments.
  • The council levies charges to maintain local infrastructure.

On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to levies, such as: abates, assesses, assessments, bleeds, calls up, capitations, charges.

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