Indulge

/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ verb

(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

What it means

  1. (verb) (often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire. “He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.”
  2. (verb) To satisfy the wishes or whims of. “Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.”
  3. (verb) To give way to (a habit or temptation); not to oppose or restrain. “to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations”
  4. (verb) To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.
  5. (verb) To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.

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Letter analysis

  • Indulge contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Indulge mean?

(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

What are the anagrams of Indulge?

Valid anagrams: dueling, eluding.

How many letters are in Indulge?

Indulge has 7 letters.

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