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indulge

verb

yield (to); give satisfaction to

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪnˈdʌldʒ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. yield (to); give satisfaction to

verb

  1. enjoy to excess

    “She indulges in ice cream”

verb

  1. give free rein to

    “The writer indulged in metaphorical language”

verb

  1. treat with excessive indulgence

    “grandparents often pamper the children”

In context

Example Sentences

She indulges in ice cream
The writer indulged in metaphorical language
grandparents often pamper the children
Let's not mollycoddle our students!

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