C1verb 2K

Indulge

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒd/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒd/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Indulge

to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you

In simple words: To allow yourself to enjoy something you like.

Indulge in a sentence

• They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping.
• She has never been one to indulge in gossip.
• He was free to indulge in a little romantic daydreaming.
• I indulged myself with a long hot bath.
• For a special treat, indulge yourself with one of these luxury desserts.
• The inheritance enabled him to indulge his passion for art.
• In the closing lines, the poet indulges his sense of irony.
• She did not believe in indulging the children with presents.
• His questions were annoying but it was easier to indulge him than try and protest.
• Her father had always **indulged her every whim**.

How to use Indulge

Use 'indulge' when talking about enjoying special treats or activities, often with a sense of excess. It fits in neutral contexts; avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

indulge + object

Memory hint

Think of 'in-dulge' like diving into a pool of chocolate!

Related words

Collocations with Indulge

• occasionally
• freely
• be able to
• be free to
• can
• in
• with
• occasionally
• freely
• be able to
• be free to
• can
• in
• with
• occasionally
• freely
• be able to
• be free to
• can
• in
• with
• occasionally
• freely
• be able to
• be free to
• can
• in
• with

Synonyms for Indulge

• savor
• enjoy
• gratify
• luxuriate
• pamper

Opposites of Indulge

• restrain
• deny
• deprive

Common mistakes with Indulge

• Confusing 'indulge' with 'indulged' (past tense)
• Using 'indulge in' without an object
• Saying 'indulge to' instead of 'indulge in'

Frequently asked questions about Indulge

What does Indulge mean?

To allow yourself to enjoy something you like.

What is the definition of Indulge?

to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you

How do you use Indulge in a sentence?

They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping.

Can you give another example of Indulge?

She has never been one to indulge in gossip.

What are synonyms for Indulge?

Common alternatives include savor, enjoy, gratify, luxuriate, pamper.

What is the opposite of Indulge?

Opposite meanings include restrain, deny, deprive.

What words go with Indulge?

It commonly pairs with occasionally, freely, be able to, be free to, can, in, with, occasionally, freely, be able to, be free to, can, in, with, occasionally, freely, be able to, be free to, can, in, with, occasionally, freely, be able to, be free to, can, in, with.

What are common mistakes when using Indulge?

Confusing 'indulge' with 'indulged' (past tense) Using 'indulge in' without an object Saying 'indulge to' instead of 'indulge in'

How do you pronounce Indulge?

US: /["/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒd/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒd/","/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Indulge?

Use 'indulge' when talking about enjoying special treats or activities, often with a sense of excess. It fits in neutral contexts; avoid in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Indulge?

"Indulge" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.