Definition of Indulge
Indulge
in·dulge
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to allow oneself to yield to an inclination, desire, or pleasure;
e.g. I decided to indulge in chocolate cake and wine after a long day at work.
(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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