Indulge Definition

ĭn-dŭlj
indulged, indulges, indulging
verb
indulged, indulges, indulging
To yield to or satisfy (a desire); give oneself up to.
To indulge a craving for sweets.
Webster's New World
To gratify the wishes of; be very lenient with; humor.
Webster's New World
To yield to the desires or whims of (someone), often excessively.
We indulged our daughter on her birthday.
American Heritage
To give way to one's own desires; indulge oneself (in something)
Webster's New World
To grant as a kindness, favor, or privilege.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Indulge

  • Latin indulgēre dlegh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From the Latin indulgeō (“I indulge”).

    From Wiktionary

Indulge Sentence Examples

  • At the same time the crown prince was able to indulge to the full his personal tastes.

  • Take time to indulge, taste, smell, relax and pamper.

  • I plan to indulge in a favorite pastime - losing myself in a book.

  • The security which he thereby gained gave him the opportunity to indulge his taste for costly buildings, parks and other luxuries, of which the chroniclers give accounts bordering on the fabulous.

  • Do no indulge the sinful nature; rather serve one another in love.

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Words Starting With

IININD

Words Ending With

EGELGE

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indulge

Words Starting With I and Ending With E

Starts With I & Ends With EStarts With IN & Ends With EStarts With I & Ends With GE

Word Length

7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With I7 Letter Words Ending With E