indulge — to allow yourself to have or do something that you enjoy but that may not be good for you
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to allow yourself to have or do something that you enjoy but that may not be good for you
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
Example Sentences
- My cat indulges in 16-hour napping sessions like it's an Olympic sport.
- He decided to indulge in his childhood dream of becoming a superhero by wearing a cape to work.
- She indulged in online shopping until her credit card begged for mercy.
indulge
VERB[/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/]
to allow yourself to have or do something that you enjoy but that may not be good for you
She decided to indulge in a huge slice of chocolate cake after work.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indulgere,' meaning 'to be kind or lenient toward,' combined with the prefix 'in-' (toward) and the verb 'dulgere' (to yield or be soft).
Breakdown
in- (toward) + dulgere (yield, be soft) = indulge (to yield to one's desires)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat indulges in 16-hour napping sessions like it's an Olympic sport.”
“He decided to indulge in his childhood dream of becoming a superhero by wearing a cape to work.”
“She indulged in online shopping until her credit card begged for mercy.”
“Parents should not always indulge their children's demands.”
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