level with
phrasal verb
leveled with or levelled with; leveling with or levelling with; levels with
informal
: to speak honestly to (someone)
He never leveled with his parents about the accident.
Level with me. Why did you do it?
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Set plants only deep enough such that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Chalamet and Barbaro’s vocal performances have a particular spark together, on a level with the vocal chemistry between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked, whose performances were also recorded live.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Comfort levels with using ChatGPT for different types of assignments vary among students: 54% found that using it to research new topics, for example, was an acceptable use of the tool.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
Excessive urination Using alcohol Certain medications, like diuretics, laxatives, and certain chemotherapies
Discuss which medical conditions or medications may affect your magnesium levels with your healthcare provider.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Chalamet and Barbaro’s vocal performances have a particular spark together, on a level with the vocal chemistry between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked, whose performances were also recorded live.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Comfort levels with using ChatGPT for different types of assignments vary among students: 54% found that using it to research new topics, for example, was an acceptable use of the tool.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
Excessive urination Using alcohol Certain medications, like diuretics, laxatives, and certain chemotherapies
Discuss which medical conditions or medications may affect your magnesium levels with your healthcare provider.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Level with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20with. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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