Indulge
verb
To allow yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable.
She indulged herself with a piece of chocolate cake.
Often appears as...
- indulge in
- indulge yourself
verb
To allow yourself to have or do something that you enjoy, especially more than is good for you.
She is indulging in unhealthy eating habits.
Often appears as...
- indulge in something unhealthy
- indulge excessively
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Disapproving
verb
To kindly accept or overlook people's behavior, especially when it's wrong.
I don't know why she indulges him so much.
Often appears as...
- indulge behavior
- indulge in behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To allow yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable.
She indulged herself with a piece of chocolate cake.
Often appears as...
- indulge in
- indulge yourself
verb
To allow yourself to have or do something that you enjoy, especially more than is good for you.
She is indulging in unhealthy eating habits.
Often appears as...
- indulge in something unhealthy
- indulge excessively
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To kindly accept or overlook people's behavior, especially when it's wrong.
I don't know why she indulges him so much.
Often appears as...
- indulge behavior
- indulge in behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Self-care
Indulge often refers to self-care or treating oneself to enhance wellbeing.
After a long week, she decided to indulge in a spa day.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Reward
It implies a positive reward, something special or out of the ordinary.
He decided to indulge in a new book as a reward for finishing his exams.
Pro Tip 3/3Controlled Usage
Use 'indulge' for occasional treats, not regular occurrences.
During the holidays, they indulge in desserts they don't usually eat.
Pro Tip 1/3Self-care
Indulge often refers to self-care or treating oneself to enhance wellbeing.
After a long week, she decided to indulge in a spa day.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Reward
It implies a positive reward, something special or out of the ordinary.
He decided to indulge in a new book as a reward for finishing his exams.
Pro Tip 3/3Controlled Usage
Use 'indulge' for occasional treats, not regular occurrences.
During the holidays, they indulge in desserts they don't usually eat.
Pro Tip 1/3Self-care
Indulge often refers to self-care or treating oneself to enhance wellbeing.
After a long week, she decided to indulge in a spa day.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Reward
It implies a positive reward, something special or out of the ordinary.
He decided to indulge in a new book as a reward for finishing his exams.
Pro Tip 3/3Controlled Usage
Use 'indulge' for occasional treats, not regular occurrences.
During the holidays, they indulge in desserts they don't usually eat.
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How to make jokes at a...
always trying to get rid of it you're losing these two gentlemen share in common they both wore sort of like loose and boxy outfits and I suspect it's because that's where they hide the dying dreams of their people now another common characteristic of skyress is that they indulge in impulsive acts right so
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Your brain on video...
of action games, that don't actually spend a lot of time in front of screens, have normal, or what we call corrective-to-normal vision. That's okay. The issue is what happens with these guys that actually indulge into playing video games like five hours per week,
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What causes cavities? -...
The more sugar our food contains, the more our teeth are put at risk. Those cavemen would hardly have indulged in sugary treats, however, so what caused their cavities? In meat-heavy diets, there would have been a low-risk of cavities developing
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I grew up in the...
and the cultures and the societies that we make up. The end of this spiral of rage and blame begins with one person who refuses to indulge these destructive, seductive impulses. We just have to decide that it's going to start with us. Thank you.
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How to fix a broken...
indulging thoughts and behaviors that still give them a starring role in this next chapter of your life when they shouldn't be an extra. Getting over heartbreak is hard, but if you refuse to be misled by your mind and you take steps to heal,
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Orcas Kill, But Not Just...
why. But it seems that Orca are one of the animals that indulge in what is known as surplus killing. That is killing that is not designed to be for food. Kind of seems that they compartmentalise their lives. So if they're traveling,
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Why do we sleep? PIPE...
So who here has jet lag? Well, my goodness gracious. Well, thank you very much indeed for not falling asleep, because that's what your brain is craving. One of the things that the brain does is indulge in micro-sleeps,
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Most Unusual Mating...
somehow they find time to indulge in a surprisingly complex mating ritual the Cobb have a dedicated mating ground known as a lek it's where males gather to flaunt themselves and the females turn up to pick a mate
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One woman, eight...
I do like to make the point that we in global society, we are never as different as the appearances may suggest. So, if you will indulge me, I will share quickly with you a bit of verse,
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Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
indulge us would my best after-dark experiences that's a personal question
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How to make jokes at a...
always trying to get rid of it you're losing these two gentlemen share in common they both wore sort of like loose and boxy outfits and I suspect it's because that's where they hide the dying dreams of their people now another common characteristic of skyress is that they indulge in impulsive acts right so
Video examples
Your brain on video...
of action games, that don't actually spend a lot of time in front of screens, have normal, or what we call corrective-to-normal vision. That's okay. The issue is what happens with these guys that actually indulge into playing video games like five hours per week,
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
The more sugar our food contains, the more our teeth are put at risk. Those cavemen would hardly have indulged in sugary treats, however, so what caused their cavities? In meat-heavy diets, there would have been a low-risk of cavities developing
Video examples
I grew up in the...
and the cultures and the societies that we make up. The end of this spiral of rage and blame begins with one person who refuses to indulge these destructive, seductive impulses. We just have to decide that it's going to start with us. Thank you.
Video examples
How to fix a broken...
indulging thoughts and behaviors that still give them a starring role in this next chapter of your life when they shouldn't be an extra. Getting over heartbreak is hard, but if you refuse to be misled by your mind and you take steps to heal,
Video examples
Orcas Kill, But Not Just...
why. But it seems that Orca are one of the animals that indulge in what is known as surplus killing. That is killing that is not designed to be for food. Kind of seems that they compartmentalise their lives. So if they're traveling,
Video examples
Why do we sleep? PIPE...
So who here has jet lag? Well, my goodness gracious. Well, thank you very much indeed for not falling asleep, because that's what your brain is craving. One of the things that the brain does is indulge in micro-sleeps,
Video examples
Most Unusual Mating...
somehow they find time to indulge in a surprisingly complex mating ritual the Cobb have a dedicated mating ground known as a lek it's where males gather to flaunt themselves and the females turn up to pick a mate
Video examples
One woman, eight...
I do like to make the point that we in global society, we are never as different as the appearances may suggest. So, if you will indulge me, I will share quickly with you a bit of verse,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
indulge us would my best after-dark experiences that's a personal question
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Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
I hope that if you are employed full-time, you are doing it to ensure that basic needs are met and not simply to indulge a taste for an elaborate home, fancy cars, and other luxuries.
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Eva Marie
American Actress
I indulge in Jell-O, pastries and my husband's home-baked chocolate-chip cookies.
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Caroline Wozniacki
Danish Athlete
I have a 'cheat day' a week. I can really indulge and treat myself.
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Pharrell Williams
American Musician
My favorite Dominican dish to indulge in is anything with crab.
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Terry Eagleton
English Critic
Those who sentimentally indulge humanity do it no favours.
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Christine Keeler
English Model
I enjoyed sex and indulged in it when I fancied the men.
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Sarah Jessica Parker
American Actress
Every once in awhile, a girl has to indulge herself.
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Hannah Bronfman
American Businessman
It's unrealistic not to be able to indulge.
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Sajid Khan
I don't indulge in double meaning humor.
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
Every day we have plenty of opportunities to get angry, stressed or offended. But what you're doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. You can choose to not let little things upset you.
Quote examples
Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
I hope that if you are employed full-time, you are doing it to ensure that basic needs are met and not simply to indulge a taste for an elaborate home, fancy cars, and other luxuries.
Quote examples
Eva Marie
American Actress
I indulge in Jell-O, pastries and my husband's home-baked chocolate-chip cookies.
Quote examples
Caroline Wozniacki
Danish Athlete
I have a 'cheat day' a week. I can really indulge and treat myself.
Quote examples
Pharrell Williams
American Musician
My favorite Dominican dish to indulge in is anything with crab.
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Terry Eagleton
English Critic
Those who sentimentally indulge humanity do it no favours.
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Christine Keeler
English Model
I enjoyed sex and indulged in it when I fancied the men.
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Sarah Jessica Parker
American Actress
Every once in awhile, a girl has to indulge herself.
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Hannah Bronfman
American Businessman
It's unrealistic not to be able to indulge.
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Sajid Khan
I don't indulge in double meaning humor.
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