un indulging
verb (used without object)
1.
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.
verb (used with object)
2.
to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.): to indulge one's appetite for sweets.
3.
to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with: to indulge a child.
4.
to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually followed by in ): to indulge oneself in reckless spending.
5.
Commerce. to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.).
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indulge (ɪnˈdʌldʒ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (when intr, | |
| 1. | to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for): to indulge a desire for new clothes; to indulge in new clothes |
| 2. | (tr) to yield to the wishes of; pamper: to indulge a child |
| 3. | (tr) to allow oneself the pleasure of something: at Christmas he liked to indulge himself |
| 4. | (tr) commerce to allow (a debtor) an extension of time for payment of (a bill, etc) |
| 5. | informal (intr) to take alcoholic drink, esp to excess |
| [C17: from Latin indulgēre to concede, from -dulgēre, probably related to Greek dolikhos long, Gothic tulgus firm] | |
| in'dulger | |
| —n | |
| in'dulgingly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
indulge
1630s, "to grant as a favor;" 1650s, of both persons and desires, "to treat with unearned favor;" a back formation from indulgence (q.v.).
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