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indulge

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

Forms: indulging

indulge means: Allow yourself to enjoy something you want, even if you do not need it.

verb

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Allow yourself to enjoy something you want, even if you do not need it.

  • I sometimes indulge in chocolate.
  • She indulged herself with a long bath.
  • We rarely indulge in expensive meals.

How to use it: indulge in something (They indulged in a little shopping.); indulge yourself with something (I indulged myself with a new coat.)

Similar words: treat yourself

Opposites: abstain

Common phrases: indulge in something, indulge yourself, indulge a craving, indulge a habit

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Let someone have or do what they want, even when it seems unnecessary or unwise.

  • Please indulge me for a moment.
  • Her parents indulged her every wish.
  • He indulged the children by telling another story.

How to use it: indulge someone in something (She indulged him in his love of old cars.)

Similar words: humour, pamper

Common phrases: indulge someone, indulge someone’s wishes, indulge a child

Questions about indulge

What does indulge mean?

Allow yourself to enjoy something you want, even if you do not need it.

What is indulge in other languages?

Türkçe: kendini şımartmak · Español: darse un gusto · Français: se faire plaisir · Deutsch: sich etwas gönnen · Italiano: concedersi · 日本語: 好きなことを楽しむ

How do you pronounce indulge?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/.

How do you use indulge in a sentence?

I sometimes indulge in chocolate. She indulged herself with a long bath.

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