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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

   Scrabble Points: 9

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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.

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

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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. 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." That's why it doesn't mean the same as reward.

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

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

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

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   Synonyms for INDULGE: gratify, please, humor, cater (to), spoil, satisfy, revel, delight; Antonyms of INDULGE: restrain, check, curb, inhibit, constrain, stifle, bridle, deny.

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.