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indulge

verb

  1. allow a luxury
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/

verb

Etymology: From Latin indulgeō (“to indulge”).

  1. To yield to a temptation or desire.

    He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.

    I indulged in drinking on the weekend.

  2. To satisfy the wishes or whims of.

    Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.

    I love to indulge myself with beautiful clothes.

  3. To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain.

    to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations

  4. To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.
  5. To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.

    persuading us that something must be indulged to public manners

    Yet, yet a moment, one dim ray of light / Indulge, dread Chaos, and eternal Night!