to indulge
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4.3
- verb
- /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
:
darse un capricho
- To live, laugh and indulge themselves in the lap of luxury.
- indulge in luxury
- indulge in a fantasy
It just was not time to indulge in that yet.
- It just was not time to indulge in that yet.
- This brand is indulging in pure luxury.
- I just choose not to engage and indulge in it myself.
- How do I indulge responsibly without going crazy?
- You're seeing these, these situations where he indulges in the moment.
- We don't frequently find Hegel indulging in too much humor and tends to be pretty dry.
- Of course we wouldn't be celebrating gallop if we too weren't indulging in a little bit of cheese.
- Like creating those boundaries is what is going to help you not over indulge or have too many things.
- If for some reason pizza has found its way into my house, I will indulge and have one little slice.
- You just got to let things be and enjoy it, but don't over indulge.
- And then I got to indulge during the pandemic.
Examples
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And now it is time to indulge in our guilt pleasures.
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Now he could really indulge himself in his hobby.
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Because it has a useful function for those who want to indulge themselves in this.
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You had five whole days to indulge your pride. "At least one of us has some!"
Fiction book (1992) -
In the meanwhile, I will continue to indulge myself, and I will continue doing my best in the good fight against dry rot and rust.
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And while she is on the road, she indulges her affection for things French.
Academic text (2003) -
And now those dreams came true and I indulged in music.
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This holiday season I've decided I'm going to indulge in hydration for my body.
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For now, indulge yourself in the extravagance of the moment, and remember, if you will, a phrase from another little best-seller...
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On weekends, I like to indulge in my favorite desserts without worrying about my diet.
Synonyms
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1.0
To feel happy because of something you do or see
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4.4
To enjoy something very much
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4.1
To enjoy something slowly and fully while noticing every part
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3.6
To enjoy something very much with your senses, like a beautiful view
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4.2
Do something special for yourself as a reward or to relax
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3.0
Relax and feel happy about something without worrying
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7.5
To enjoy deep comfort and pleasure
Have as much of something as you want until you feel satisfied
Antonyms
How Indulgent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Indulge comes from the Latin indulgere, which meant 'to give in' or 'be kind', and it may be linked to the Latin dulcis 'sweet'. Think of giving yourself a sweet treat — that's why to indulge is to let yourself enjoy something pleasant, sometimes more than you need.