2 uses
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Definition
to give into a desire or enjoy something — especially in excess of what is thought good—such as a desire to eat too much cake, or be too lazy
or:
to allow or help someone to get their way or enjoy something — especially something that (probably because of excess) is not considered to be good or proper
or:
to allow or help someone to get their way or enjoy something — especially something that (probably because of excess) is not considered to be good or proper
- We don't encourage them to indulge in any solitary amusements.p. 163.8
- You can indulge in any number of pleasant vices with a freemartin and run no risks of having your eyes put out by your son's mistress.p. 235.8
There are no more uses of "indulge" in Brave New World.
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