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Meaning of indulge in English
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈdəldʒ/
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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.
yield (to)
Examples
« give satisfaction to »
3.
enjoy to excess
4.
treat with excessive indulgence
Examples
« grandparents often pamper the children »
« Let's not mollycoddle our students! »