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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
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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
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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
- You can't allow yourself to indulge every whim, as ordinary people can, because with them it doesn't matter anyway.1.12 — Part 1 Chapter 12 (81% in)
- And had added, with his charming knack for destroying the earnestness of his own moment: "I like to indulge in the luxury of commenting solely upon interesting subjects.2.3 — Part 2 Chapter 3 (5% in)
- He gave people what they wanted, plus a justification for indulging the tastes of which they had been ashamed.3.1 — Part 3 Chapter 1 (65% in)
- If you make them indulge themselves, it shames them.3.1 — Part 3 Chapter 1 (66% in)
There are no more uses of "indulge" in The Fountainhead.
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