Question

use the dictionary entry for lavish to answer the question.
lavish
la·vish la-vish
from middle french lavasse
adj

1. given in large amounts
2. having a very rich and expensive quality

verb

1. giving or using in large amounts

use context clues to choose the sentence that best uses the last definition of the word lavish.
○ there was a lavish amount of food and drinks set upon the table.
○ finn noticed the lavish nature of the items in the jewelry store.
○ for his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.
○ according to the papers, the wedding was a lavish affair.

Explanation:

The last definition of "lavish" is the verb form: "giving or using in large amounts". We need to find the sentence where "lavish" functions as a verb.

1. First option: "lavish" is an adjective describing "amount".
2. Second option: "lavish" is an adjective describing "nature".
3. Third option: "lavish" is a verb (used as "lavish him with many gifts"), matching the final definition.
4. Fourth option: "lavish" is an adjective describing "affair".

Answer:

C. For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.