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indulge

/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
English Definition
v. to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
中文释义
放纵; 沉溺于
Example Sentence

After months of strict budgeting, the family decided to indulge in a modest vacation to the coast.

在数月严格预算后，这家人决定放纵一下，去海边度个简短的假期。

Synonyms
satisfy gratify yield to
Antonyms
restrain deny
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(in) + dulge(possibly derived from Latin word dulcis, sweet)→ in sweet → indulge.
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “indulge”?

  1. A To call someone to come
  2. B To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
  3. C To force or limit someone or something to certain actions or conditions.
  4. D Describe, show in art or words
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B — To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. “indulge” means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of”?

  1. A summon
  2. B constrain
  3. C indulge
  4. D portray
Show answer

C — indulge. “indulge” means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

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Common questions about “indulge”

What does “indulge” mean?

indulge — to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. In Chinese: 放纵; 沉溺于.

How do you pronounce “indulge”?

indulge is pronounced /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/.

How is “indulge” used in a sentence?

After months of strict budgeting, the family decided to indulge in a modest vacation to the coast. (在数月严格预算后，这家人决定放纵一下，去海边度个简短的假期。)

What are synonyms for “indulge”?

satisfy, gratify, yield to — all close in meaning to indulge (to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of).

What is the opposite of “indulge”?

restrain, deny — each the opposite of indulge (to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of).

Is “indulge” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. indulge is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “indulge”?

in(in) + dulge(possibly derived from Latin word dulcis, sweet)→ in sweet → indulge.

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