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   in·dulge

   /inˈdəlj/

   verb

   • 1. allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of: "we indulged in some hot fudge sundaes" Similar wallow ingive oneself up togive way toyield toabandon oneself togive rein togive free rein toluxuriate inrevel inlose oneself inOpposite stifle
   • ▪ become involved in (an activity, typically one that is undesirable or disapproved of): "I don't indulge in idle gossip"
   • ▪ allow oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure, especially that of alcohol: "I only indulge on special occasions"
   • ▪ satisfy or yield freely to (a desire or interest): "she was able to indulge a growing passion for literature" Similar satisfygratifyfulfillsatiatequenchappeasefeedaccommodatego along withyield togive in togive way topander tocater tocomply withOpposite frustrate
   • ▪ allow (someone) to enjoy a desired pleasure: "I spent time indulging myself with secret feasts" Similar pamperspoiloverindulgecoddlemollycoddlecossetnannynursemaidmotherbabypetspoon-feedoverparentpander tohumorwait on someone hand and footcater to someone's every whimkill someone with kindnesswrap in cotton woolfeather-bedarchaic:cocker

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘treat with excessive kindness’): from Latin indulgere ‘give free rein to’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. indulger noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDULGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INDULGE definition: 1. to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INDULGE is to yield to the desire of : humor. How to use indulge in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Indulge.

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   Indulge is a verb that means "to give in to something," like when you indulge your craving for chocolate by eating a big piece of it. The original meaning of indulge is "to treat with unearned favor." That's why it doesn't mean the same as reward.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDULGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you indulge in something or if you indulge yourself, you allow yourself to have or do something that you know you will enjoy.

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   Indulge definition: to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in). See examples of INDULGE used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › indulgeIndulge - definition of indulge by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (when: intr, often foll by in) to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for): to indulge a desire for new clothes; to indulge in new clothes. 2. ( tr) to yield to the wishes of; pamper: to indulge a child. 3. ( tr) to allow oneself the pleasure of something: at Christmas he liked to indulge himself. 4.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishindulge verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [transitive] indulge something to satisfy a particular desire, interest, etc. The inheritance enabled him to indulge his passion for art. In the closing lines, the poet indulges his sense of irony.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › indulgeindulge - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 11, 2024 · indulge (third-person singular simple present indulges, present participle indulging, simple past and past participle indulged) ( intransitive, often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire . He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge. I indulged in drinking on the weekend.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishindulge verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    verb. /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you indulge in something They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › indulgeindulge | meaning of indulge in Longman Dictionary of...

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    indulge meaning, definition, what is indulge: to let yourself do or have something tha...: Learn more.