intransitive. To extend one's influence, presence, or help.

Profusion, excessive abundance, extravagant outpouring or expenditure; prodigality, lavishness. to make lavish.

Figurative applications of 1. to enlarge the hand: to open the hand wide, be liberal. Obsolete or archaic. Cf. large-handed, adj.

transitive. To bestow (gifts, praise, thanks, etc.) abundantly or liberally. Also (less commonly): to heap (something unwanted or unpleasant, as…

colloquial. to push the boat out: to be lavish in one's celebrations or spending. Also (Navy slang): to buy a round of drinks.