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indulge.

To yield to a temptation or desire.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/
  1. To yield to a temptation or desire.

    intransitive · often
    He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.
    I indulged in drinking on the weekend.
  2. To satisfy the wishes or whims of.

    transitive
    Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.
    I love to indulge myself with beautiful clothes.
  3. To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain.

    to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations
  4. To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.

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

Where this word comes from

From Latin indulgeō (“to indulge”).

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