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levy

The word “levy” has 2 syllables: lev-y

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛvi/

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In the thesaurus, “levy” has 85 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for levy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for levy

Antonyms for levy

Meanings of levy

  • 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 plans to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
  • The city may levy fines for violations of the new policy.
  • Authorities can levy charges against companies that break regulations.
  • The organization decided to levy a fee for membership.
  • Officials may levy penalties to enforce compliance.

On this page you'll find 104 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to levy, such as: abate, assess, assessment, bleed, burden, call, call up.

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