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Meaning of indulge in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪnˈdəldʒ/

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  1. Verb

    indulge

    Etymology

    early 17th century (in the sense ‘treat with excessive kindness’): from Latin indulgere‘give free rein to’

    Definitions

    1. give free rein to

    Examples

    • « The writer indulged in metaphorical language »
  2. 2. yield (to)

    Examples

    • « give satisfaction to »
  3. 3. enjoy to excess
  4. 4. treat with excessive indulgence

    Examples

    • « grandparents often pamper the children »
    • « Let's not mollycoddle our students! »

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