English Dictionary

indulge

/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/

verb

(intransitive, often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire. / (transitive) To satisfy the wishes or whims of. / To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain.

I like to indulge in a bubble bath after a long day.

意味（1）

(intransitive, often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.

意味（2）

(transitive) To satisfy the wishes or whims of.

Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.

意味（3）

To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain.

to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations

意味（4）

To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.

意味（5）

To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.

persuading us that something must be indulged to public manners