indulge

[US]/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
[UK]/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. satisfy; immerse in; make happy
vi. satisfy; immerse oneself; allow oneself to indulge

Phrases & Collocations

indulge in

self-indulgence

indulge in luxury

indulge in pleasure

Example Sentences

indulge a craving for chocolate.

I indulged in an orgy of housework.

I don't indulge in idle gossip.

I only indulge on special occasions.

he was disinclined to indulge in retrospection.

indulge oneself in eating and drinking

He indulged in idle fancy.

Everyone should indulge in fantasy on occasion.

He indulges in tobacco.

indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads.

We all indulge in unconscious role-playing.

she was able to indulge a growing passion for literature.

he indulged Andrew beyond all reason.

a collector with an eye for quality and the means to indulge it without stint .

She indulges her children too much.

He indulges his children too much.

He even indulged his children.

It is sometimes necessary to indulge a sick child.

Real-world Examples

You are not to indulge this request.

Source: Exciting moments of Harry Potter

Come on, indulge us. Sit down.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

Are we indulging in the present and making new memories?

Source: Popular Science Essays

These would be impossible if you indulge your feeling in grief.

Source: High-scoring English Essays for Graduate Entrance Exams

Those cavemen would hardly have indulged in sugary treats, however, so what caused their cavities?

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation.

Source: American Version Language Arts Volume 6

We don't encourage them to indulge in any solitary amusements.

Source: Brave New World

Are we ever going to stop paying for indulging your father?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

Just indulge me. will you? Don't always burst my bubbles.

Source: Discussing American culture.

The world can't afford to indulge your indecision.

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

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