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Definition indulge in British English

indulge verb

verb
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
1

to allow yourself to have or do something that you enjoy

Example

an opportunity to indulge in leisure activities like reading

Example

Indulge yourself - come on a gourmet food weekend.

Example

The new job gave him the chance to indulge his passion for music.

Synonyms and related words
like enjoy go in for
1.1

to allow someone to do what they want or enjoy

Example

He loves his wife and indulges his sons.

Example

It's part of her agent's job to indulge her whims.

Synonyms and related words
infantilize spoil pamper
1.2

to have or eat something that you enjoy but that you should not have much of

Example

Many people feel that their holiday is the time to indulge.

Synonyms and related words
eat swallow have
2

to become involved in something that people do not approve of

Example

He had indulged in affairs with several women.

Synonyms and related words
join in participate involve
Definition indulge in British English