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in·dulge  audio  (n-dlj) KEY 

VERB:
in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es
VERB:
tr.
  1. To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree; humor.
    1. To yield to; gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate.
    2. To allow (oneself) unrestrained gratification: indulged herself with idle daydreams. See Synonyms at pamper.
  3. Roman Catholic Church To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to.
VERB:
intr.
  1. To indulge oneself: eyed the desserts but didn't indulge.
  2. To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly: indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin indulgre; see dlegh- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
in·dulger(Noun)


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