indulge
verb (used without object)
to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed byin ).
indulges
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present tense formof indulge (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When not writing about the code, she indulges her passion for literature and has published essays on Ralph Ellison, Flannery O’Connor, and Herman Melville.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
German director Ilker Catak's film "Yellow Letters", which is in official competition, also indulges in some location-switching, but for a slightly different reason.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
"If a party worker indulges in hate speech or a hate crime, the ruling party may not sanction prosecution. Under this law, the government cannot intervene," the official said.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
The musical indulges her not with a smirk but with a knowing smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2025
The idea is so appealing that she briefly indulges in one of those fantasies that momentarily feels real.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
