indulge
verb
in·dulge
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indulged;
indulging
Definition of indulge
1a
: to give free rein to
b
: to take unrestrained pleasure in : gratify
2a
: to yield to the desire of : humor
please indulge me for a moment
b
: to treat with excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration
: to indulge oneself
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Examples of indulge in a Sentence
It's my birthday. I'm going to indulge myself and eat whatever I want to eat.
It's my birthday. I'm going to indulge.
Please indulge me while I review the topics we covered yesterday.
The museum is an excellent place to let children indulge their curiosity about dinosaurs.
She bought a house with a big yard so that she could indulge her passion for gardening.
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But, the answer was not a drug infused euphoria exemplified at Woodstock and liberally indulged in by youth. — Los Angeles Times, "Calendar letters to the editor: Young Latinx musicians are carrying on a tradition," 30 Aug. 2019 This is a city that’s all about excess and indulging vices. — Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, "Las Vegas goes to pot," 28 Aug. 2019 And yet the fantasies that Gottlieb’s work indulged are part of the woof and warp of the James Bond novels, a good index of the period’s inner life. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, "Are Spies More Trouble Than They’re Worth?," 26 Aug. 2019 Touting a unique grocery shopping experience, Zupan’s stores are meant to indulge the senses, inviting customers to see, smell, taste and learn. — Gerry Frank, oregonlive.com, "2 Portland businesses that have deep family and local roots: Gerry Frank’s picks," 25 Aug. 2019 A day after the Fed lowered interest rates on July 31 by 0.25%—and Trump upbraided Powell for not making the cut larger—the president indulged in a tirade on Twitter, but one directed at China. — Erik Sherman, Fortune, "Bully, Berate, Manipulate: 3 Ways Trump is Attempting to Steer the Fed to Lower Interest Rates," 9 Aug. 2019 So after you’ve said a prayer over the food and indulged in a post-turkey-eating nap, consider capping off the day with a few meaningful Thanksgiving Bible verses. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "25 Best Thanksgiving Bible Verses to Enjoy After (or During!) Your Turkey Dinner," 23 July 2019 Schaff and Collins believe elegant drinking spaces shouldn’t only be reserved for those who indulge in spirits. — Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al.com, "In Founder’s Station, Cayo Coco Rum Bar & Restaurante is a nod to Cuba’s pre-revolution high life," 12 July 2019 The dining event features prix-fixe menus at special prices and limited-edition dishes to make indulging easier on your wallet. — Adam Lukach, chicagotribune.com, "Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Bud Billiken Parade, ‘Made in Chicago’ shopping market, a cider-sipping river cruise, Kamasi Washington," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'indulge.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for indulge
indulge
verb
English Language Learners Definition of indulge
: to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a special pleasure
: to allow (someone) to have or do something even though it may not be proper, healthy, appropriate, etc.
: to patiently allow (someone) to do or say something
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indulge
verb
in·dulge
| \ in-ˈdəlj
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indulged;
indulging
Kids Definition of indulge
1
: to give in to the desires of
Grandparents often indulge their grandchildren.
2
: to give in to a desire for something
For my birthday, I indulged in a day off.
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