levied

[lev-ee]

levied Definition

  • 1impose (a tax, fee, or fine)
  • 2enlist (someone) for military service

Using levied: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "levied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The government levied a tax on imported goods.

  • Example

    Heavy fines were levied against the company for violating safety regulations.

  • Example

    The king levied troops for the war effort.

levied Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with levied

  • make war against (a country or people)

    Example

    The rebels levied war against the government.

  • impose a charge for the use of a particular road or bridge

    Example

    The city levied a toll on drivers using the new bridge.

  • impose a tax or fee on property or income

    Example

    The local government levied an assessment on all homeowners to fund road repairs.

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Summary: levied in Brief

The verb 'levied' [lev-ee] means to impose a tax, fee, or fine, or to enlist someone for military service. Examples include 'The government levied a tax on imported goods,' and 'The king levied troops for the war effort.' Phrases include 'levy war,' 'levy a toll,' and 'levy an assessment.'