indulge

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.4 Anagrams 2 Italian 2.1 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin indulgere meaning to give free reign to, complaisant

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/, SAMPA: /In"dVldZ/
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[edit] Verb

to indulge (third-person singular simple present indulges, present participle indulging, simple past and past participle indulged)

1. (intransitive), (often followed by "in"): To take pleasure in.

   He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.

2. (transitive) To satisfy the wishes of; to give in to.

   He indulged them with money.

[edit] Synonyms

• coddle
• cosset
• pamper
• spoil

[edit] Related terms

• indulgence
• indulgent
• indulger

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of degilnu
• dueling
• eluding

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Verb

indulge

1. Third-person singular present tense of indulgere.