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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•dulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/USA pronunciation v., -dulged, -dulg•ing. - to yield to (desires, etc.):[~ + object]indulged his passion for flying.
- to yield to the wishes of (someone):[~ + object]Her parents indulge her too much.
- to allow (oneself) to follow one's will, wishes, or desires: [~ + oneself]She indulged herself in reckless spending.[~ + in]She indulged in some humor.
- to drink alcoholic liquor:[no object]He indulged too much that night.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•dulge (in dulj′),USA pronunciation v., -dulged, -dulg•ing. v.i. - to yield to an inclination or desire;
allow oneself to follow one's will (often fol. by in):Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.
v.t. - to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.):to indulge one's appetite for sweets.
- to yield to the wishes or whims of;
be lenient or permissive with:to indulge a child. - to allow (oneself ) to follow one's will (usually fol. by in):to indulge oneself in reckless spending.
- Business[Com.]to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.).
- Latin indulgēre to be lenient (toward), accede, take pleasure (in)
- 1630–40
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged pamper, favor. See humor.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ vb - when intr, often followed by in: to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for): to indulge a desire for new clothes, to indulge in new clothes
- (transitive) to yield to the wishes of; pamper: to indulge a child
- (transitive) to allow oneself the pleasure of something: at Christmas he liked to indulge himself
- (intransitive) informal to take alcoholic drink, esp to excess
Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin indulgēre to concede, from -dulgēre, probably related to Greek dolikhos long, Gothic tulgus firminˈdulger n inˈdulgingly adv |