lavish

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[ˈlavɪʃ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
(e.g: a lavish banquet)


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Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun denoting profusion): from Old French lavasse ‘deluge of rain’, from laver ‘to wash’, from Latin lavare


[ˈlavɪʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on
(e.g: the media couldn't lavish enough praise on the film)


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Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun denoting profusion): from Old French lavasse ‘deluge of rain’, from laver ‘to wash’, from Latin lavare




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