ALL meanings of indulge
in·dulge
I i - transitive verb indulge person: satisfy, humour 1
- transitive verb indulge desire, appetite: satisfy 1
- transitive verb+reflexive pronoun indulge enjoy a treat 1
- intransitive verb indulge allow yourself a treat 1
- intransitive verb indulge drink alcohol 1
- noun indulge Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. 1
- verb without object indulge to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees. 1
- verb with object indulge to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.): to indulge one's appetite for sweets. 1
- verb with object indulge to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with: to indulge a child. 1
- verb with object indulge to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually followed by in): to indulge oneself in reckless spending. 1
- verb with object indulge Commerce. to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.). 1
- verb indulge If you indulge in something or if you indulge yourself, you allow yourself to have or do something that you know you will enjoy. 0
- verb indulge If you indulge someone, you let them have or do what they want, even if this is not good for them. 0
- verb indulge to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for) 0
- verb indulge to yield to the wishes of; pamper 0
- verb indulge to allow oneself the pleasure of something 0
- verb indulge to allow (a debtor) an extension of time for payment of (a bill, etc) 0
- verb indulge to take alcoholic drink, esp to excess 0
- verb transitive indulge to yield to or satisfy (a desire); give oneself up to 0
- verb transitive indulge to gratify the wishes of; be very lenient with; humor 0
- verb transitive indulge to grant as a kindness, favor, or privilege 0
- intransitive verb indulge to give way to one's own desires; indulge oneself (in something) 0