Collocations for "generous"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "generous" in context.
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generous
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- is a generous [woman, boss]
- is generous [with, to] her [students, children, employees]
- is generous with his [money, wealth, praise]
- that was very generous of you!
- it's (very) generous of you to say [so, that]
- is generous of you to [share, offer, give]
- am feeling generous today
- generous in [sharing, giving, providing]
- [may, will, have to] decline your generous offer
- thanks to your generous [support, contribution]
- thanks to the generous [support] of
- we've been generous enough (already)
- generous and [compassionate, kind, loving]
- a generous [helping, serving, portion] of
- a generous donation of [$4,000]
- generous financial [support, assistance, contributions, aid]
- a generous [benefits, severance, retirement] package
- gave a generous [grade, mark, assessment, evaluation]
- took advantage of her generous [nature, disposition]
'generous' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):