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lavish

The correct spelling is lavish.

How to pronounce lavish

/ˈlævɪʃ/
verb

IPA: /ˈlævɪʃ/

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The correct spelling is lavish. To give out extremely generously; to squander. For example: "They lavished money on the dinner."

Usage Examples

They lavished money on the dinner.

They lavished him with praise.

lavish of money;   lavish of praise

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To give out extremely generously; to squander.
  2. 2.To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.

adjective

  1. 1.Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
  2. 2.Superabundant; excessive

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