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Definition of indulge - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

indulgeOne entry found for indulge.
Main Entry: in·dulge Pronunciation: in-'d&ljFunction: verbInflected Form(s): in·dulged; in·dulg·ingEtymology: Latin indulgEre to be complaisanttransitive senses1 a : to give free rein to b : to take unrestrained pleasure in : GRATIFY2 a : to yield to the desire of : HUMOR b : to treat with excessive leniency, generosity, or considerationintransitive senses : to indulge oneself- in·dulg·er nounsynonyms INDULGE, PAMPER, HUMOR, SPOIL, BABY, MOLLYCODDLE mean to show undue favor to a person's desires and feelings. INDULGE implies excessive compliance and weakness in gratifying another's or one's own desires . PAMPER implies inordinate gratification of desire for luxury and comfort with consequent enervating effect . HUMOR stresses a yielding to a person's moods or whims . SPOIL stresses the injurious effects on character by indulging or pampering . BABY suggests excessive care, attention, or solicitude . MOLLYCODDLE suggests an excessive degree of care and attention to another's health or welfare .