indulge
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/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
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/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
verb
C1
to let yourself have or do something you enjoy, even if it might not be good for you
Sometimes I indulge in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
R
to let yourself enjoy something you really want
He used his bonus to indulge his love for photography.
R
to let someone have or do whatever they want
Parents should not indulge their children too much.
R
to take part in an activity, especially one that is not allowed
Some people indulge in illegal activities despite the risks.
translation
to let yourself have or do something you enjoy, even if it might not be good for you; to let yourself enjoy something you really want; to let someone have or do whatever they want; to take part in an activity, especially one that is not allowed
Word Forms
3rd Present
indulges
Past
indulged
Perfect
indulged
Progressive
indulging