indulge
word
/ˌɪnˈdəɫdʒ/
in-DUHLJ
/ɪndˈʌldʒ/
in-DUHLJ
Definition
To allow yourself or someone else to have or do something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you.
Usage & Nuances
Formal to neutral in tone; often used about pleasures like food, shopping, or habits. Common phrases: 'indulge in chocolate', 'indulge yourself', 'indulge a child'. Implies some loss of restraint. Not used for necessities.
Spanish: darse el gusto - consentirse - permitirsePortuguese (BR): se entregar - se permitir - satisfazer (um desejo)Portuguese (PT): entregar-se - permitir-se - satisfazer (um desejo)Chinese (Simplified): 沉溺于 - 纵容Chinese (Traditional): 沉溺於 - 縱容Hindi: डूब जाना - लिप्त होनाArabic: ينغمس في - يدلل نفسهBengali: আত্মসমর্পণ করা - নিজেকে মেতে ওঠা - প্রশ্রয় দেওয়াRussian: потакать - баловать - позволять себеJapanese: 甘やかす - 楽しむ - 満喫するVietnamese: chiều chuộng - tự thưởng - nuông chiềuKorean: 빠지다 - 탐닉하다 - 즐기다Turkish: şımartmak - kendini şımartmak - bir şeye kendini kaptırmakUrdu: دل دینا - خود کو محظوظ کرنا - لاڈ کرناIndonesian: memanjakan - menikmati - menuruti keinginan
Example Sentences
He tends to indulge in online shopping late at night.
natural
Sometimes you just need to indulge your cravings.
natural
Parents shouldn't always indulge their children.
basic
She loves to indulge herself at the spa on weekends.
basic
Go ahead, indulge a little—it's your birthday!
natural
I like to indulge in some chocolate after dinner.
basic