LEARNit Dictionary
indulge
verb
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
UK
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
US
C1+
1
C1+
to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you
لذت بردن از, خوشگذرانی کردن, زیادهروی کردن
2
to satisfy a particular desire, interest, etc.
راضی کردن, برآورده کردن, پاسخ دادن به تمایل یا اشتیاق
The inheritance enabled him to indulge his passion for art.
In the closing lines, the poet indulges his sense of irony.
3
to be too generous in allowing somebody to have or do whatever they like
لوس کردن, به کسی زیادی رو دادن
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
.
4
to take part in an activity, especially one that is illegal
پرداختن به, دست داشتن در