indulge

[ɪnˈdʌldʒ]

indulge Definition

• 1. allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
• 2. become involved in (an activity, typically one that is undesirable or disapproved of) to a great extent

Using indulge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indulge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I always indulge in chocolate cake when I'm feeling down.

• Example

  She indulged herself with a shopping spree.

• Example

  He indulged his passion for music by attending concerts every weekend.

• Example

  Don't indulge in gossiping about others.

indulge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for indulge

• gratify
• pamper
• spoil
• satiate
• coddle

Antonyms for indulge

• abstain
• deny
• refuse

Idioms Using indulge

• indulge in nostalgia

  to think about past events with pleasure and sometimes sadness

  Example

  Whenever she visits her hometown, she likes to indulge in nostalgia and visit her old school.

• indulge in luxury

  to enjoy expensive and comfortable things

  Example

  After years of hard work, she finally had the chance to indulge in luxury and travel around the world.

• indulge one's senses

  to enjoy sensory pleasures such as taste, smell, or touch

  Example

  The restaurant's menu was designed to indulge the senses with exotic flavors and aromas.

Phrases with indulge

• indulge in

  to allow oneself to enjoy something

  Example

  I like to indulge in a glass of wine after work.

• indulge oneself

  to allow oneself to have or do something that one enjoys

  Example

  She decided to indulge herself with a spa day.

• indulge a whim

  to satisfy a sudden or passing desire

  Example

  He decided to indulge his whim and buy the expensive watch.

Origins of indulge

from Latin 'indulgere', meaning 'be complaisant'

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Summary: indulge in Brief

The verb 'indulge' [ɪnˈdʌldʒ] means to allow oneself to enjoy something or become involved in an activity to a great extent. It can be used positively, as in 'I always indulge in chocolate cake when I'm feeling down,' or negatively, as in 'Don't indulge in gossiping about others.' 'Indulge' is often used with phrases like 'indulge in' and 'indulge oneself,' and idioms like 'indulge in nostalgia' and 'indulge in luxury.'