B2verbfoodemotions
US/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
UK/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
to let yourself or someone else have something enjoyable, often more than is good for you
In context
On our last night in Saigon, we indulged in a huge seafood dinner.
Grandparents often indulge their grandchildren with sweets and late nights.
Once a month, I indulge myself with a massage after a long week.
Words that go with indulge
verb + preposition
- indulge inMost visitors indulge in street food from morning until night.
verb + noun
- indulge yourselfIt's your birthday, so go ahead and indulge yourself.
- indulge a passionRetirement finally let him indulge a passion he had ignored for years.
- indulge every whimRich parents who indulge every whim of their children may regret it later.
adverb + verb
- occasionally indulgeI eat healthily but occasionally indulge in a slice of cake.