indulge
[ in-duhlj ]
/ ɪnˈdʌldʒ /
verb (used without object), in·dulged, in·dulg·ing.
to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.
verb (used with object), in·dulged, in·dulg·ing.
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 followed by in): to indulge oneself in reckless spending.
Commerce.
to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.).
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Origin of indulge
First recorded in 1630–40,
indulge is from the Latin word
indulgēre to be lenient (toward), accede, take pleasure (in)
OTHER WORDS FROM indulge
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British Dictionary definitions for indulge
indulge
/ (ɪnˈdʌldʒ) /
verb
(when intr, often foll by in)
to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for)
to indulge a desire for new clothes; to indulge in new clothes
(tr)
to yield to the wishes of; pamper
to indulge a child
(tr)
to allow oneself the pleasure of something
at Christmas he liked to indulge himself
(tr) commerce
to allow (a debtor) an extension of time for payment of (a bill, etc)
(intr) informal
to take alcoholic drink, esp to excess
Derived forms of indulge
indulger, noun indulgingly, adverbWord Origin for indulge
C17: from Latin
indulgēre to concede, from
-dulgēre, probably related to Greek
dolikhos long, Gothic
tulgus firm