LEVYING Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word levying. (close relations)
Definition of LEVYING
Best Alternative Words for LEVYING
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impose | verbv | |||||||
verb • compel to behave in a certain way • impose something unpleasant • impose and collect | ||||||||
raise | verbv | |||||||
noun • the amount a salary is increased • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) • the act of raising something verb • raise the level or amount of something • raise from a lower to a higher position • cause to be heard or known; express or utter • collect funds for a specific purpose • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • look after a child until it is an adult • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • move upwards • construct, build, or erect • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise • raise in rank or condition • increase the level of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • cause to puff up with a leaven • bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level • bet more than the previous player • cause to assemble or enlist in military • put forward for consideration or discussion • pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth • activate or stir up • establish radio communications with • multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 • bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project • invigorate or heighten • put an end to • cause to become alive again • register formally as a participant or member | ||||||||
recruit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a recently enlisted soldier • any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) verb • register formally as a participant or member • seek to employ • cause to assemble or enlist in military | ||||||||
levy en masse | ||||||||
noun • the act of drafting into military service |