indulge
(verb)
verb
1. give free rein to
- The writer indulged in metaphorical language
Definition categories: social
2. yield (to); give satisfaction to
Similar word(s): gratify, pander
Definition categories: consumption, cater, ply, provide, supply
3. enjoy to excess
- She indulges in ice cream
Similar word(s): luxuriate
Definition categories: consumption, consume, deplete, eat, exhaust
4. treat with excessive indulgence
Similar word(s): baby, cocker, coddle, cosset, featherbed, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil
Definition categories: social, handle, treat
Sentences with indulge as a verb:
- He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.
- I indulged in drinking on the weekend.
- Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.
- I love to indulge myself with beautiful clothes.
- to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations