— indulger , n. — indulgingly , adv.
/in dulj"/ , v. , indulged, indulging .
v.i.
1. to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often fol. by in ): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.
v.t.
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 fol. by in ): to indulge oneself in reckless spending.
5. Com. to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.).
[ 1630-40; indulgere to be lenient (toward), accede, take pleasure (in) ]
Syn. 3. pamper, favor. See humor .