Indulge: meaning, definitions and examples
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indulge
[ ɪnˈdʌldʒ ]
in pleasure
To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, especially food or drink, without restraint. Indulging in something can bring a sense of satisfaction and enjoyment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I like to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake from time to time.
- She decided to indulge in a luxurious spa treatment for her birthday.
- Don't be afraid to indulge yourself occasionally, it's good for your mental health.
in wish or desire
To give in to or satisfy a desire or wish. Indulging a wish or desire can lead to a feeling of fulfillment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He indulged his passion for travel by taking a year off to explore different countries.
- She indulged her curiosity by taking a course in a subject she knew nothing about.
Translations
Translations of the word "indulge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 satisfazer
- deleitar-se
- permitir-se
🇮🇳 लिप्त होना
- आनंद लेना
- अनुमति देना
🇩🇪 nachgeben
- genießen
- sich gönnen
🇮🇩 memanjakan
- menikmati
- memperbolehkan
🇺🇦 потурати
- насолоджуватися
- дозволяти собі
🇵🇱 dogadzać
- rozkoszować się
- pozwalać sobie
🇯🇵 満足させる (まんぞくさせる)
- 楽しむ (たのしむ)
- 自分に許す (じぶんにゆるす)
🇫🇷 satisfaire
- se délecter
- se permettre
🇪🇸 complacer
- deleitarse
- permitirse
🇹🇷 hoşnut etmek
- tadını çıkarmak
- kendine izin vermek
🇰🇷 만족시키다
- 즐기다
- 자신에게 허락하다
🇸🇦 يتساهل
- يستمتع
- يسمح لنفسه
🇨🇿 dopřát si
- užívat si
- dovolit si
🇸🇰 dopriať si
- užívať si
- dovoliť si
🇨🇳 满足 (mǎnzú)
- 享受 (xiǎngshòu)
- 允许自己 (yǔnxǔ zìjǐ)
🇸🇮 zadovoljiti
- uživati
- dovoliti si
🇮🇸 láta undan
- njóta
- leyfa sér
🇰🇿 қанағаттандыру
- рақаттану
- өзіне рұқсат беру
🇬🇪 დაკმაყოფილება
- სიამოვნება
- თავისთვის ნებართვის მიცემა
🇦🇿 məmnun etmək
- ləzzət almaq
- özünə icazə vermək
🇲🇽 complacer
- deleitarse
- permitirse
Word origin
The word 'indulge' originated from the Latin word 'indulgere', meaning to be kind or tender. Over time, it came to be associated with giving in to desires or pleasures. The modern usage of 'indulge' reflects the idea of allowing oneself to enjoy something without guilt or restraint.
See also: indulgence, indulgent, overindulge, overindulgence.