Saturday, August 27, 2005

Indulge

in·dulge Audio pronunciation of "indulge" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-dlj)
v. in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es
v. tr.
  1. To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree; humor.
    1. To yield to; gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate.
    2. To allow (oneself) unrestrained gratification: indulged herself with idle daydreams. See Synonyms at pamper.
  2. Roman Catholic Church. To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to.

v. intr.
  1. To indulge oneself: eyed the desserts but didn't indulge.
  2. To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly: indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads.

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