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lavish on/upon — [phrasal verb] lavish (something) on/upon (someone) : to give a large amount of (something) to (someone) They lavished gifts on us. [=they gave us many gifts] They lavished attention on their children. • • • … Useful english dictionary
lavish something upon somebody — ˈlavish sth on/upon sb/sth derived to give a lot of sth, often too much, to sb/sth • She lavishes most of her attention on her youngest son. Main entry: ↑lavishderived … Useful english dictionary
lavish something on something — ˈlavish sth on/upon sb/sth derived to give a lot of sth, often too much, to sb/sth • She lavishes most of her attention on her youngest son. Main entry: ↑lavishderived … Useful english dictionary
lavish something on somebody — ˈlavish sth on/upon sb/sth derived to give a lot of sth, often too much, to sb/sth • She lavishes most of her attention on her youngest son. Main entry: ↑lavishderived … Useful english dictionary
lavish — lav|ish1 [ lævıʃ ] adjective * something that is lavish exists, is spent, or is given in a very large amount, especially if it costs a lot of money: a lavish dinner/lifestyle/garden lavish presents be lavish with something to give something… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lavish — I UK [ˈlævɪʃ] / US adjective * something that is lavish exists, is spent, or is given in a very large amount, especially if it costs a lot of money a lavish dinner/lifestyle/garden lavish presents • be lavish with something Derived word: lavishly … English dictionary
lavish — [[t]læ̱vɪʃ[/t]] lavishes, lavishing, lavished 1) ADJ GRADED If you describe something as lavish, you mean that it is very elaborate and impressive and a lot of money has been spent on it. ...a lavish party to celebrate Bryan s fiftieth birthday … English dictionary
lavish — 1 adjective 1 lavish gifts, meals etc are large and generous, and look as if they have cost a lot of money: They would organize lavish dinners for potential customers. | a lavish production of Tosca , with fine costumes and elaborate stage sets 2 … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
lavish — lav|ish1 [ˈlævıʃ] adj [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: lavish too great quantity (15 16 centuries), from Old French lavasse heavy rain , from laver to wash ] 1.) large, impressive, or expensive ▪ a royal palace on a lavish scale ▪ a lavish lifestyle ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
heap something on/upon — they heaped praise on her: SHOWER ON, lavish on, load on; bestow on, confer on, give, grant, vouchsafe, favour with. → heap … Useful english dictionary
