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Pronunciation: (in-dulj'), [key]
v., -dulged, -dulg•ing.

to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often fol. by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.

1. to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.): to indulge one's appetite for sweets.
2. to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with: to indulge a child.
3. to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually fol. by in): to indulge oneself in reckless spending.


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