Lavish upon
verb
To give something in great amounts or generously.
He lavished attention upon his daughter whenever he had free time.
Often appears as...
- lavish care upon
- lavish time upon
verb
To spend something extravagantly.
She lavished money upon herself and bought a new designer handbag.
Often appears as...
- lavish money upon
- lavish resources upon
verb
To shower with praise or compliments.
The teacher lavished praise upon the students who had done exceptionally well.
Often appears as...
- lavish praise upon
- lavish compliments upon
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To give something in great amounts or generously.
He lavished attention upon his daughter whenever he had free time.
Often appears as...
- lavish care upon
- lavish time upon
verb
To spend something extravagantly.
She lavished money upon herself and bought a new designer handbag.
Often appears as...
- lavish money upon
- lavish resources upon
verb
To shower with praise or compliments.
The teacher lavished praise upon the students who had done exceptionally well.
Often appears as...
- lavish praise upon
- lavish compliments upon
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Generous Acts
Used when someone's actions show a great deal of generosity and care.
Volunteers lavished care upon the animals at the shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys a sense of emotional generosity, often within personal relationships.
Grandparents usually lavish love upon their grandchildren.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Materialistic
Focuses more on non-material things like attention and affection, rather than money or gifts.
After the long trip, he lavished time upon his family.
Pro Tip 1/3Generous Acts
Used when someone's actions show a great deal of generosity and care.
Volunteers lavished care upon the animals at the shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys a sense of emotional generosity, often within personal relationships.
Grandparents usually lavish love upon their grandchildren.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Materialistic
Focuses more on non-material things like attention and affection, rather than money or gifts.
After the long trip, he lavished time upon his family.
Pro Tip 1/3Generous Acts
Used when someone's actions show a great deal of generosity and care.
Volunteers lavished care upon the animals at the shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys a sense of emotional generosity, often within personal relationships.
Grandparents usually lavish love upon their grandchildren.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Materialistic
Focuses more on non-material things like attention and affection, rather than money or gifts.
After the long trip, he lavished time upon his family.
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