lavish upon
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Argentina's devastated fans, many of whom could not afford the luxury they chose to lavish upon themselves by making the trip to Moscow, must demand a complete overhaul of the national team.
From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2018
What tender embraces did not my whole family lavish upon me at my return!
From The Gold Sickle or Hena, The Virgin of The Isle of Sen. A Tale of Druid Gaul by Sue, Eugène
Behold me now, a cheerful and contented old man, surrounded by dear young faces, who lavish upon Uncle Geoffrey the redundant affections of warm and guileless hearts.
From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Moodie, Susanna
It has often been remarked, that, in Europe, a certain degree of contempt lurks, even in the flattery which men lavish upon women.
From A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School by Beecher, Catharine Esther
Certainly, if perseverance and courage could have any influence with the Indian divinities, Costal deserved all the favours they could lavish upon him.
From The Tiger Hunter by Reid, Mayne
