How to Pronounce Levy
Levy
'livi
Syllables:
le·vy
Part of speech:
verb noun
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Definition
To officially collect money, usually as a tax or fee.
Examples
- The government decided to levy a new tax on cars to help pay for roads.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| impose a levy | collocation | imPOSE a LEVY | The government decided to impose a levy on luxury goods. |
| pay a levy | collocation | PAY a LEVY | Businesses must pay a levy to support local infrastructure. |
| levy taxes | collocation | LEVY TAXes | Authorities can levy taxes to fund public services. |
| levy duties | collocation | LEVY DUties | The country may levy duties on imported products. |
Fun Fact
Levy comes from the Old French 'levée,' meaning 'a raising or gathering,' originally referring to assembling troops before it came to mean imposing taxes or fees.
Word Family
noun
levy
An amount of money that is officially collected by a government or organization.
"The government imposed a new levy on imported goods."
verb
levy
To officially demand money, tax, or a fine from someone.
"The city decided to levy a tax on all businesses."
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