indulger

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Definitions of indulger word

verb without object indulger to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees. 1
verb with object indulger to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.): to indulge one's appetite for sweets. 1
verb with object indulger to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with: to indulge a child. 1
verb with object indulger to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually followed by in): to indulge oneself in reckless spending. 1
verb with object indulger Commerce. to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.). 1
noun indulger One who indulges. 1

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1630-40, indulge is from the Latin word indulgēre to be lenient (toward), accede, take pleasure (in)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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