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Indulging
see synonyms of indulgingNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Indulging
see synonyms of indulgingverb
1. (when intr, often foll by in)
to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for)
to indulge a desire for new clothes
to indulge in new clothes
2. (transitive)
to yield to the wishes of; pamper
to indulge a child
3. (transitive)
to allow oneself the pleasure of something
at Christmas he liked to indulge himself
4. (transitive) business
to allow (a debtor) an extension of time for payment of (a bill, etc)
5. (intransitive) informal
to take alcoholic drink, esp to excess
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Indulging
see synonyms of indulging verb transitiveWord forms: inˈdulged or inˈdulging
1.
to yield to or satisfy (a desire); give oneself up to
to indulge a craving for sweets
2.
to gratify the wishes of; be very lenient with; humor
3. Archaic
to grant as a kindness, favor, or privilege
verb intransitive
4.
to give way to one's own desires; indulge oneself (in something)
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Indulging
see synonyms of indulgingv. in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es
v.tr.
1.
a. To yield to (a desire or whim); gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate.
b. To yield to the desires or whims of (someone), often excessively: We indulged our daughter on her birthday. See Synonyms at pamper.
2. Roman Catholic Church To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to.
v.intr.
1. To indulge oneself: eyed the desserts but didn't indulge.
2. To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly: indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads.
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