indulging

in·dulge

I0115100 (ĭn-dŭlj′)v. in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es v.tr.1. a. To yield to (a desire or whim); gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate.b. To yield to the desires or whims of (someone), often excessively: We indulged our daughter on her birthday. See Synonyms at pamper.2. Roman Catholic Church To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to.v.intr.1. To indulge oneself: eyed the desserts but didn't indulge.2. To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly: indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads.

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[Latin indulgēre; see dlegh- in Indo-European roots.]

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in·dulg′er n.

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indulging - the act of indulging or gratifying a desirehumoring, pampering, indulgenceintemperateness, self-indulgence, intemperance - excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language"gratification - the act or an instance of satisfyingoverindulgence, excess - excessive indulgence; "the child was spoiled by overindulgence"binge, orgy, splurge - any act of immoderate indulgence; "an orgy of shopping"; "an emotional binge"; "a splurge of spending"