Indulge
To yield to or gratify a desire, especially by allowing oneself or someone else to enjoy a pleasure; to pamper or humor.
verbIndulge
To yield to or gratify a desire, especially by allowing oneself or someone else to enjoy a pleasure; to pamper or humor.
verbImagine This
Imagine walking past a bakery after a very busy day. You tell yourself you’ll pass, but you decide to indulge and savor a rich chocolate croissant, letting the sweetness melt away your stress.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
resembles related words such as indulgence and indulgent
Remember This
Indulge is often followed by in (indulge in a dessert, indulge in a hobby) or by someone (indulge someone's wishes). It can carry a positive sense of self-care or a warning against overindulgence.
Other Forms
Connect With
gratify, pamper, humor, leniency, self-indulgence
Note
distinction: indulge means to grant pleasure or leniency, whereas to refrain or deny would be the opposite. Be careful not to overindulge, which can carry a negative connotation of excess.