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
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
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
I wish to win her love by the attentions which I shall lavish upon her.
From The Barber of Paris by Kock, Charles Paul de
We immediately departed for New York, where St. James resided, and our bridal home was adorned with all the elegancies which classic taste could select, and prodigal love lavish upon its idol.
From Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author by Hentz, Caroline Lee