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

Tom being in the same house with Ayala, of course had her very much at advantage, and would carry on his suit in spite of any abuse which she might lavish upon him.

From Ayala's Angel by Trollope, Anthony

But what was there in their presence to draw down the maledictions of the padre, which he continued to lavish upon them most unsparingly?

From The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire by Reid, Mayne

The Germans proudly award it the epithet, "epoch-making," and its long-continued popularity affords good, if not quite sufficient, ground for the extravagant eulogies they lavish upon it.

From The Ship of Fools, Volume 1 by Barclay, Alexander

There was much in this church to admire, and much of that gold displayed which gamblers are accustomed to lavish upon their idols.

From Mexico and its Religion With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited by Wilson, Robert A.