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Present participle for to satisfy or to fulfill a desire or interest
“However, the British, having adequate pasture for mature cattle, have generally been able to indulge their preference for beef.”
Present participle for to freely yield, typically with abandon, to a desire or something pleasurable
“Rock musicians were free to indulge themselves in dangerous vices that, all too often, had tragic results.”
Present participle for to enjoy or luxuriate in something pleasurable
“The fact that street food is included in the menu is a direct result of its exposure in travel shows that encourage travelers to indulge in culinary tourism.”
Present participle for to humor, tolerate, or go along with the wishes or whims of someone
“And now, dear reader, indulge me as I recycle some material I wrote twelve years ago, recounting the events of two years earlier.”
Present participle for to treat with great or excessive care, attention or indulgence
“Although Willow herself had tried not to indulge her baby son, it was inevitable that little Oliver Rochford would be spoilt.”
Present participle for to take great pleasure or satisfaction in something
Present participle for to do a favor, or show beneficence toward
Present participle for to drink alcohol, especially in large quantities
Present participle for to consume a liquid
Present participle for to treat oneself by spending extravagantly
Present participle for to partake in a feast or large meal
Present participle for to observe or comply with
(treat to) Present participle for to pay the bill for someone else
Present participle for to make a living for the benefit of others
Present participle for to extravagantly splurge, treat yourself, or luxuriate in something
Present participle for to have too much of something enjoyable
Present participle for to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
Present participle for to have great affection for
Present participle for to accord someone with an opportunity
Present participle for to treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority
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