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Meaning of
levy
in English
levy
us
//ˈlɛv.i//
uk
//ˈlɛvi//
#common
Plural
levies
Past Tense
levied
Participle Verb
levying
Third Person Singular
levies
Definitions
Verb
to
impose
a
tax
or
fine
;
collect
overdue
amounts
The
government
will
levy
a
new
tax
on
luxury
goods
.
to
raise
or
collect
funds
by
assessment
The
charity
organization
will
levy
funds
from
donors
to
support
the
cause
.
to
draft
someone
into
military
service
The
army
will
levy
soldiers
from
the
local
community
to
fight
in
the
war
.
to
gather
and
form
troops
by
enrollment
The
general
will
levy
troops
from
neighboring
towns
to
strengthen
the
defense
.