"Levied" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Imposed or demanded as a penalty or fine. For example: "The company was levied a hefty fine for polluting the river." It can also mean to take by force, such as taxes or duties. For example: "The government levied new taxes to fund its education program."
A monstrous sea creature mentioned in the Bible, often used metaphorically to describe a powerful and overwhelming force, such as a government or corporation.
To levigate means to refine or purify a substance, especially by melting and re-solidifying it, in order to produce a higher-quality or more uniform product. The term is often used in the context of chemistry, metallurgy, and materials science. In a broader sense, levigating can also refer to the process of refining or improving something, such as a process or a product, to make it more efficient or effective.
The word "levirate" refers to a custom in some ancient societies, particularly in the Hebrew Bible, where a man was required to marry the widow of his deceased brother in order to produce an heir. This custom was meant to continue the family line and to ensure that the deceased brother's family did not die out.
The word "levitated" means raised or lifted into the air, often in a sudden or unexpected way, usually by an invisible force or due to a supernatural or magical power. For example, in fantasy stories, characters may be levitated by magic or sorcery, while in science fiction, aliens might use technology to levitate objects.