INDULGING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Indulge

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 17th century (in the sense ‘treat with excessive kindness’): from Latin indulgere ‘give free rein to’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪnˈdʌldʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

Short Definition:

allow oneself to enjoy

Examples:
  • we indulged in a cream tea
Definition:

allow (someone) to enjoy something desired

Short Definition:

allow someone to enjoy something desired

Examples:
  • a luxury service used to indulge the chief executive

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