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prodigare

to lavish

verb proh-dee-GAH-reh Rare

Origin: Latin prodigere, to drive forth, squander

Also means

to bestow generously

Usage Note

Prodigare means to give or bestow something abundantly, often affection, care, or praise; it is a first-conjugation verb (prodigare, prodigo, prodigò). It takes an indirect object with a or a reflexive form prodigarsi to mean to devote oneself wholeheartedly to something.

Examples

"La madre prodiga cure e affetto ai figli."

Natural Translation

The mother lavishes care and affection on her children.

Literal Translation

The mother lavishes care and affection on-the children.

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