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Indulge (Verb)

Yield (to); give satisfaction to.

Verbs of eating and drinking.

She decided to indulge her sweet tooth by buying the slice of chocolate cake from the bakery across the street.
He couldn't resist the temptation of the roller coaster, and indulged his love for thrill rides.
On a lazy Sunday morning, she loved to indulge her obsession with true crime novels by spending hours reading in bed.
The company indulged their loyal customers with exclusive discounts and free offers as part of their loyalty program.
Her parents indulged her every whim, from piano lessons to expensive clothes, as they spoiled her rotten.

Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Her mother tends to indulge her spoiled daughter, letting her do whatever she wants.
The wealthy parents were faulted for indulging their child's every whim.
When it comes to dessert, I like to indulge my sweet tooth every now and then.
His parents indulged his fondness for technology by buying him the latest gadgets.
The overprotective teacher was criticized for indulging the students and giving them undeserved special treatment.

Give free rein to; "The writer indulged in metaphorical language".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The painter indulged in vibrant colors to express her emotions through the art piece.
Her love for sweets often led her to indulge in rich, decadent desserts.
He indulged in nostalgic stories of his childhood, reminiscing about happy times.
The comedian indulged in witty sarcasm, entertaining the crowd with laughter.
The musician indulged in experimental sounds, creating a unique and captivating melody.

Enjoy to excess; "She indulges in ice cream".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

He indulges in expensive jewelry on special occasions, often wearing them to red-carpet events.
She indulges in rich desserts after a long week of eating healthy meals.
They indulge in their love of travel by visiting at least three new countries every year.
After a stressful day at work, Sarah likes to indulge in a relaxing bubble bath.
He has a tendency to indulge in video games for hours on end, often forgetting about his other responsibilities.