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Definition lavish in American English

lavish verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈlævɪʃ/
1

to give someone a lot of something, for example money, love, or attention

Example

They lavished attention on their grandchildren.

Example

He thought he would win her by lavishing her with expensive gifts.

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Definition lavish in American English