Associations to the word «Indulge»
Noun
- Whim
- Pastime
- Luxury
- Propensity
- Extravagance
- Reverie
- Caprice
- Gratification
- Fancy
- Excess
- Appetite
- Inclination
- Speculation
- Indulgence
- Passion
- Fondness
- Mirth
- Reminiscence
- Pleasure
- Hobby
- Gaiety
- Prank
- Drinking
- Habit
- Idleness
- Curiosity
- Exaggeration
- Humour
- Enjoyment
- Taste
- Grief
- Sarcasm
- Vanity
- Chuckle
- Amusement
- Anticipation
- Musing
- Intercourse
- Antic
- Sneer
- Conceit
- Supposition
- Propriety
- Restraint
- Lust
- Eccentricity
- Fond
- Rhapsody
- Conjecture
- Gambling
- Temper
- Ridicule
- Hypocrisy
- Temptation
- Gossip
- Presumption
- Solitude
- Folly
- Repose
- Contemplation
- Delicacy
- Censure
- Fantasy
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
INDULGE, verb. (intransitive) (often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.
INDULGE, verb. (transitive) To satisfy the wishes or whims of.
INDULGE, verb. To give way to (a habit or temptation); not to oppose or restrain.
INDULGE, verb. To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.
INDULGE, verb. To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.
Dictionary definition
INDULGE, verb. Give free rein to; "The writer indulged in metaphorical language".
INDULGE, verb. Yield (to); give satisfaction to.
INDULGE, verb. Enjoy to excess; "She indulges in ice cream".
INDULGE, verb. Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!".
Wise words
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