indulge
verb (used without object), in·dulged, in·dulg·ing.
verb (used with object), in·dulged, in·dulg·ing.
Origin of indulge
Synonyms for indulge
Related Words for indulge
satisfy, satiate, nourish, pamper, tickle, entertain, spoil, pander, gratify, humor, oblige, regale, pet, please, cosset, yield, delight, favor, foster, caterExamples from the Web for indulge
Contemporary Examples of indulge
We indulge in expensive cold-pressed juices and SoulCycle classes, justifying these purchases as investments in our health.
The more we appease, the more we indulge, the more emboldened the enemies of freedom become.
Miller says her service allows men to indulge their basest fantasies.
These grisly images drew a huge audience, and allowed that audience to indulge in righteous indignation.
Real-world profilers have to be careful, and are, not to indulge in facile ethnic, racial or religious “profiling.”
Historical Examples of indulge
He had no right in his high capacity to indulge a personal affection.
If you have any loud conversation to indulge in, do it while the play is going on.
He was even able to indulge himself in a quiet, sobering grin at his own folly.
The Black BagLouis Joseph Vance
He was just the sort of man to indulge in irony for his own satisfaction.
The Slave Of The LampHenry Seton Merriman
Pinalties there are in plinty; still those who can afford should indulge.
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth