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Indulger

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in·dulge  (n-dlj)
v. in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es
v.tr.
1. To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree; humor.
2.
a. To yield to; gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate.
b. To allow (oneself) unrestrained gratification: indulged herself with idle daydreams. See Synonyms at pamper.
3. Roman Catholic Church To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to.
v.intr.
1. To indulge oneself: eyed the desserts but didn't indulge.
2. To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly: indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads.

[Latin indulgre; see dlegh- in Indo-European roots.]

in·dulger n.


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Savor the island's epicurean treats at the Swizzle Inn, where indulgers have been said to swagger out.
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It's a chocoholic's dream and not bad for the casual indulger, too.
 
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