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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.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.

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

    indulge: [verb] to give free rein to. to take unrestrained pleasure in : gratify.

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

    indulge: 1 v yield (to); give satisfaction to Synonyms: gratify , pander Types: humor , humour put into a good mood spree engage without restraint in an activity and indulge, as when shopping sow one's oats , sow one's wild oats live promiscuously and self-indulgently Type of: cater , ply , provide , supply give what is desired or needed, ...

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

    indulge in something They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping. She has never been one to indulge in gossip. She was free to indulge in a little romantic daydreaming. indulge yourself (with something) I indulged myself with a long hot bath. For a special treat, indulge yourself with one of these luxury desserts.

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

    5 meanings: 1. to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for) 2. to yield to the wishes of; pamper 3. to allow oneself the.... Click for more definitions.

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

    Define indulge. indulge synonyms, indulge pronunciation, indulge translation, English dictionary definition of indulge. v. in·dulged , in·dulg·ing , in·dulg·es v. tr. 1. a. To yield to ; gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate. b. To yield to the desires or whims of , often...

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDULGE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    INDULGE meaning: 1. to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy but that may be bad for you: 2. to let…. Learn more.

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

    1 [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. indulge yourself (with something) I indulged myself with a long hot bath.

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

    Jun 11, 2024 · 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 . 1678, Antiquitates Christianæ: Or, the History of the Life and Death of the Holy Jesus: [ …], London: [ …]