Indulge
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British pronunciation/ɪndˈʌld‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnˈdəɫdʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "indulge"

to indulge
01

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

Intransitive: to indulge in sth
to indulge definition and meaning
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She decided to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake as a treat.
He often indulges in late-night snacks, even though he knows it's not good for his health.
02

to give in to or allow oneself to fully enjoy a desire or interest without restraint

Transitive: to indulge an interest or desire
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He indulged his passion for photography by spending the entire weekend taking pictures.
They indulged their curiosity by exploring the old, abandoned house.
03

to allow oneself or someone else to enjoy something excessively, often without restraint

Transitive: to indulge sb with sth
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The parents decided to indulge their children with a trip to Disneyland as a special treat.
He loves to indulge his partner with breakfast in bed on weekends.
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