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spend generously
[/spend ˈdʒɛnərəsli/]
verb phrase
gastar generosamente
1.
to give or use money freely and abundantly without restraint
He spends generously on his children's education.
Ele gasta generosamente na educação de seus filhos.
2.
to distribute money or resources liberally to others
The wealthy philanthropist spends generously to support local charities.
O filantropo abastado gasta generosamente para apoiar instituições de caridade locais.
NYC Slang
drop cash like it's hot; ball out
Synonyms
spend lavishly
spend freely
give liberally
disburse abundantly
Antonyms
spend sparingly
economize
be frugal
scrimp
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gastar generosamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
gastar de mão aberta
colloquial expression meaning to spend openly and generously
Rio de Janeiro
gastar à vontade
informal way to express generous spending
Portugal
gastar generosamente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
spend money like water
have deep pockets
spend like there's no tomorrow
throw money around
open one's purse strings
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