indulge
indulge definition
in·dulge (in dulj′)
transitive verb indulged -·dulged′, indulging -·dulg′·ing
- to yield to or satisfy (a desire); give oneself up to to indulge a craving for sweets
- to gratify the wishes of; be very lenient with; humor
- Archaic to grant as a kindness, favor, or privilege
Etymology: L indulgere, to be kind to, yield to < in- + base prob. akin to Gr dolichos, long & Goth tulgus, firm
intransitive verb
to give way to one's own desires; indulge oneself (in something)
Related Forms:
- indulger in·dulg′er noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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