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   indulge

   /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

   verb

   • 1. allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of: "we indulged in a cream tea" 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: informal "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 satisfygratifyfulfilsatiatequenchappeasefeedaccommodatego along withyield togive in togive way topander tocater tocomply withOpposite frustrate
   • 2. allow (someone) to enjoy something desired: "a luxury service used to indulge the chief executive" Similar pamperspoiloverindulgecoddlemollycoddlecossetnannynursemaidmotherbabypetspoon-feedoverparentpander tohumourwait 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 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.

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

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   Oct 15, 2024 · To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain. to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations. To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment. To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indulgeIndulge - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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."

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

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   indulge. [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. She has never been one to indulge in gossip.

8. 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.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › indulgeINDULGE Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Some common synonyms of indulge are baby, humor, mollycoddle, pamper, and spoil. While all these words mean "to show undue favor to a person's desires and feelings," indulge implies excessive compliance and weakness in gratifying another's or one's own desires.

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

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    indulge. (ɪnˈdʌldʒ) vb. 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.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINDULGE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    Definitions of 'indulge'. 1. If you indulge in something or if you indulge yourself, you allow yourself to have or do something that you know you will enjoy. [...] 2. If you indulge someone, you let them have or do what they want, even if this is not good for them. [...]