English noun: levy | |||
| 1. | levy (possession) a charge imposed and collected | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | charge | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | revenue enhancement, tax, taxation, tithe | ||
| 2. | levy (act) the act of drafting into military service | ||
| Synonyms | levy en masse | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conscription, draft, muster, selective service | ||
English verb: levy | |||
| 1. | levy (possession) impose and collect | ||
| Samples | Levy a fine. | ||
| Synonyms | impose | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bill, charge | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | distrain, lay, mulct, reimpose, tax, tithe, toll | ||
| 2. | levy (competition) cause to assemble or enlist in the military | ||
| Samples | Raise an army. Recruit new soldiers. | ||
| Synonyms | raise, recruit | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | draft, enlist, muster in | ||