indulge

in-dulge · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

  2. 2.

    To satisfy or gratify a desire, interest, or wish.

  3. 3.

    To treat someone with excessive kindness or leniency.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    indulge in — allow oneself to enjoy something
  • •
    indulge oneself — treat oneself to something pleasurable

Related words

Antonyms: deny, deprive, restrain
See also: indulgence, indulgent, pamper
Synonyms: gratify, pamper, spoil

Etymology

From Latin indulgere ("to be kind, yield, grant"), perhaps from in- ("in") + dulgis ("kind"). Entered English in the early 17th century.