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- [in-duhlj]
- /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
- /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
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- [in-duhlj]
- /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
Definitions of indulging word
- verb without object indulging 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 indulging to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.): to indulge one's appetite for sweets. 1
- verb with object indulging to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with: to indulge a child. 1
- verb with object indulging to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually followed by in): to indulge oneself in reckless spending. 1
- verb with object indulging Commerce. to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.). 1
- noun indulging Present participle of indulge. 1
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Origin of indulging
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Indulging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indulging popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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