Meaning & use
indulge
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To allow oneself or someone else to enjoy a pleasure, especially without restraint.
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On vacation, she let herself indulge in dessert every night.
Parents shouldn't indulge every demand a child makes.
A note on using this word
Often followed by 'in,' as in 'indulge in something,' when describing enjoying a specific pleasure.
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