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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
- That afternoon I called Mom, who still never drank anything stronger than tea, and asked if I should indulge Dad.p. 277.8
- It felt unbearably selfish, just downright wrong, to be indulging myself with an education in the liberal arts at a fancy private college while Mom and Dad were on the streets.p. 258.4
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