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levelled

/ˈlevəld/ /ˈlevld/

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To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.

Examples :

"You can level the table by turning the pads that screw into the feet."

architecture building

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To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.

Examples :

"The hurricane leveled the forest."

disaster architecture war building environment

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To progress to the next level.

Examples :

"I levelled after defeating the dragon."

achievement game action

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To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).

Examples :

"He levelled an accusation of fraud at the directors. The hunter levels the gun before taking a shot."

action weapon direction

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To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone).

Examples :

"The school levelled a fine on students who were late to class three times. "

law government politics finance

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To make the score of a game equal.

Examples :

"Maria's goal in the second half levelled the score, making it 1-1. "

sport game achievement

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To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.

Examples :

"to level all the ranks and conditions of men"

society politics government organization culture condition

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To adjust or adapt to a certain level.

Examples :

"to level remarks to the capacity of children"

system process action

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(usually with "with") To speak honestly and openly with.

Examples :

"After the argument, Maria levelled with her sister and admitted she was jealous of her success. "

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