Definition of Indulge
Indulge
in·dulge


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To give in to a desire or pleasure, often excessively.

e.g. She likes to indulge in chocolate cake on special occasions.

(verb)
to become involved in an activity;

e.g. I don't like to indulge in the office gossip, I like to keep my head down and work.

(verb)
to satisfy a desire;

e.g. Over the years I have been able to indulge my growing passion for painting and sculpting.

(verb)
to allow someone to enjoy, have, or do something as a special pleasure;

e.g. Troy's father indulged him to be a part of the school theater production even though he wished Troy would play basketball.



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