əˈsɛs tɑːsk tæsk

tækˈseɪ.ʃən make a charge against or accuse They taxed him failure to appear in court use to the limit you are taxing my patience levy a tax on The State taxes alcohol heavily Clothing is not taxed in our state set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government