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Indulge

verb/ɪndˈʌldʒ/
Definition
give free rein to
yield (to); give satisfaction to
Pronunciation
🇺🇸American English
/ɪndˈʌldʒ/
🇬🇧British English
/ɪndˈʌldʒ/
🇮🇳Indian English
/ɪndˈʌldʒ/
2 syllables Say it as /ɪndˈʌldʒ/.
Examples
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Parts of Speech
verbgive free rein to
“The writer indulged in metaphorical language”
verbyield (to); give satisfaction to
verbenjoy to excess
“She indulges in ice cream”
verbtreat with excessive indulgence
“grandparents often pamper the children”
Word Forms
indulgencenounthe act of indulging or gratifying a desire
gratificationnounthe act or an instance of satisfying
panderernouna person who serves or caters to the vulgar passions or plans of others (especially in order to make money)
indulgingnounthe act of indulging or gratifying a desire
luxuriationnounan activity that affords excessive pleasure and enjoyment
luxurynounwealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
pamperernounsomeone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
pamperingnounthe act of indulging or gratifying a desire
babynouna very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
coddlernounsomeone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
mollycoddlernounsomeone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
mollycoddlenouna pampered darling; an effeminate man
spoilernounsomeone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
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What is the primary definition of the word 'indulge'?
The primary meaning of 'indulge' is 'give free rein to'.
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'indulge' in a grammatically correct way?
Using 'indulge' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.
In which domain is the word 'indulge' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?
'indulge' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.
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