levy vs recruit

levy and recruit both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
levy	Yes	No	Yes	No
recruit	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, levy and recruit are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of levy include raise.

levy (noun)	recruit (noun)
the act of drafting into military service	any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
a charge imposed and collected	a recently enlisted soldier

levy (verb)	recruit (verb)
cause to assemble or enlist in military	cause to assemble or enlist in military
impose and collect	seek to employ
	register formally as a participant or member