#2 (permalink) Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:57 am The use of "Indulge" without "with" |
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–verb (used without object) 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. –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 fol. 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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