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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.

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answer C

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Here the sentence that best uses the last definition of the word lavish is - For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.

Answer: C

Explanation

The word 'lavish' in English language is mostly used to describe or modify something.

Therefore the word 'lavish' is used mostly as an adjective.

In the selected sentence from the above options, the word 'lavish' is used to describe an action by the subject, which here is 'the friends'.

Therefore this option stands distinct from the rest as in the rest option the word 'lavish' is used as an adjective.

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