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- DictionaryIn·dulge/inˈdəlj/
verb
- 1. allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of: "we indulged in some hot fudge sundaes"
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. Instead, when you indulge, you enjoy or take part in something just because you want to — like ...
3 days ago · to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for) to indulge a desire for new clothes. to indulge in new clothes. 2. (transitive) to yield to the wishes of; pamper. to indulge a child. 3. (transitive) to allow oneself the pleasure of something. he liked to indulge himself in his favourite pastime.
Mar 8, 2024 · ( transitive) To satisfy the wishes or whims of. Grandma indulges the kids with sweets. I love to indulge myself with beautiful clothes. 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.
[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. She was free to indulge in a little romantic daydreaming.
4 days ago · 2. to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.) to indulge one's appetite for sweets. 3. to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with. to indulge a child. 4. (usually fol. by in) to allow (oneself) to follow one's will. to indulge oneself in reckless spending.
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.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in‧dulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ verb 1 [ intransitive, transitive] to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy, especially something that is considered bad for you indulge in Most of us were too busy to indulge in heavy lunchtime drinking.
