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INDULGES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Indulges.

Indulges - as a verb

Give free rein to

Example: "The writer indulged in metaphorical language"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Yield (to); give satisfaction to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gratify14pander9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cater7ply8provide13supply13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Enjoy to excess

Example: "She indulges in ice cream"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
luxuriate16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consume11deplete10eat3eat upexhaust17use upwipe out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Treat with excessive indulgence

Example: "Grandparents often pamper the children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baby11cocker14coddle10cosset8featherbed19mollycoddle20pamper12spoil7

Example Sentences

"She regularly indulges in chocolate ice cream."
"He often indulges in luxury vacations."
"The child indulges in too much screen time."
"Sarah indulges herself with a spa day every month."
"He indulges in drinking excessive amounts of alcohol."
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Word Game Points

Is INDULGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, indulges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INDULGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INDULGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, indulges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INDULGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is INDULGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, indulges is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INDULGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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