How to Pronounce Levied
Levied
ˈlɛ.vid
Syllables:
lev·ied
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Definition
Levied means to officially ask people to pay money, like taxes or fees.
Examples
- The government levied a new tax on cigarettes last year.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| taxes levied on | collocation | TAXes LEVied ON | Taxes levied on imports affect product prices. |
| levied by the government | collocation | LEVied by the GOVernment | Fees levied by the government fund public services. |
| levied against | collocation | LEVied aGAINST | Fines were levied against the company for violations. |
| duties levied on | collocation | DUties LEVied ON | Duties levied on goods increase import costs. |
Fun Fact
The word 'levied' comes from the Old French 'lever,' meaning 'to raise' or 'lift,' originally referring to raising troops or taxes, highlighting its roots in both military and financial contexts.
Word Family
noun
levy
An amount of money, tax, or fee that is officially required to be paid.
"The government introduced a new levy on plastic bags."
verb
levy
To officially demand money, tax, or a fine to be paid.
"The city plans to levy a tax on sugary drinks."
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