The difference between Lavish and Profuse
When used as verbs, lavish means to give out extremely generously, whereas profuse means to pour out.
When used as adjectives, lavish means expending or bestowing profusely, whereas profuse means in great quantity or abundance.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lavish and Profuse
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Lavish as an adjective:
Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
Examples:
"'lavish of money; lavish of praise"
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Lavish as an adjective:
Superabundant; excessive
Examples:
"'lavish spirits"
"'lavish meal"
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Lavish as a verb (transitive):
To give out extremely generously; to squander.
Examples:
"They lavished money on the dinner."
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Lavish as a verb (transitive):
To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.
Examples:
"They lavished him with praise."
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Profuse as an adjective:
In great quantity or abundance; liberal or generous to the point of excess.
Examples:
"She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins."
"profuse hospitality; profuse apologies; profuse expenditure"
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Profuse as a verb (obsolete):
To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
Examples:
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