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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 toOpposite stifle
    • 2. allow (someone) to enjoy something desired: "a luxury service used to indulge the chief executive" Similar pamperspoiloverindulgecoddle

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

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

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

    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."

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indulgeIndulge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › indulgeINDULGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

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

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

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDULGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you: The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs. I love champagne but I don't often indulge my self. indulge in We took a deliberate decision to indulge in a little nostalgia. [ T ]

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

    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.

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

    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. 3. ( tr) to allow oneself the pleasure of something: at Christmas he liked to indulge himself. 4.

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

    Definition of indulge verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › reindulgingINDULGE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    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.