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Indulge means to allow oneself to enjoy a pleasure. Regular verb: indulge-indulged-indulged.
Meanings
- To allow oneself pleasure
- To satisfy a desire
- To yield to wishes
Common Collocations
indulge in
indulge yourself
indulge a craving
indulge occasionally
Tip for Learners
Indulge often suggests excess. "She indulged in a piece of chocolate cake."
Present Simple
| I | indulge |
| you | indulge |
| he/she/it | indulges |
| we | indulge |
| they | indulge |
Examples - Present Simple
- I indulge in chocolate occasionally.
- You indulge your children too much.
- She indulges in spa treatments regularly.
- We indulge in fine dining on special occasions.
- They indulge in luxury vacations annually.
Present Continuous
| I | am indulging |
| you | are indulging |
| he/she/it | is indulging |
| we | are indulging |
| they | are indulging |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am indulging in a relaxing bath tonight.
- You are indulging your sweet tooth again.
- He is indulging in his favorite hobby.
- We are indulging in some retail therapy.
- They are indulging the guests with fine wine.
Present Perfect
| I | have indulged |
| you | have indulged |
| he/she/it | has indulged |
| we | have indulged |
| they | have indulged |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have indulged in too many desserts this week.
- You have indulged your curiosity sufficiently.
- She has indulged in self-care lately.
- We have indulged in the occasional treat.
- They have indulged their passion for art.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been indulging |
| you | have been indulging |
| he/she/it | has been indulging |
| we | have been indulging |
| they | have been indulging |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been indulging in good food all vacation.
- You have been indulging in nostalgia lately.
- He has been indulging in his new hobby.
- We have been indulging in leisure activities.
- They have been indulging clients with perks.
Past Simple
| I | indulged |
| you | indulged |
| he/she/it | indulged |
| we | indulged |
| they | indulged |
Examples - Past Simple
- I indulged in a piece of cake yesterday.
- You indulged the baby's every whim.
- She indulged in a shopping spree last weekend.
- We indulged in local delicacies during the trip.
- They indulged in celebration after the victory.
Past Continuous
| I | was indulging |
| you | were indulging |
| he/she/it | was indulging |
| we | were indulging |
| they | were indulging |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was indulging in daydreams during the lecture.
- You were indulging in fantasy when reality hit.
- He was indulging in old memories.
- We were indulging in gossip at the party.
- They were indulging in extravagance before the crash.
Past Perfect
| I | had indulged |
| you | had indulged |
| he/she/it | had indulged |
| we | had indulged |
| they | had indulged |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had indulged too much before the diet started.
- You had indulged your fears before facing them.
- She had indulged in unhealthy habits before changing.
- We had indulged in excess before the budget cuts.
- They had indulged customers before the policy change.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been indulging |
| you | had been indulging |
| he/she/it | had been indulging |
| we | had been indulging |
| they | had been indulging |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been indulging in sweets before the warning.
- You had been indulging your ego for too long.
- He had been indulging in laziness before motivation struck.
- We had been indulging in spending before the recession.
- They had been indulging in risky behavior.
Future Simple
| I | will indulge |
| you | will indulge |
| he/she/it | will indulge |
| we | will indulge |
| they | will indulge |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will indulge in a massage this weekend.
- You will indulge your passion for music someday.
- She will indulge in travel after retirement.
- We will indulge in a feast for the holidays.
- They will indulge their guests with hospitality.
Future Continuous
| I | will be indulging |
| you | will be indulging |
| he/she/it | will be indulging |
| we | will be indulging |
| they | will be indulging |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be indulging in relaxation all next week.
- You will be indulging in your hobbies during vacation.
- He will be indulging in creative pursuits.
- We will be indulging in local cuisine during the tour.
- They will be indulging guests throughout the event.
Future Perfect
| I | will have indulged |
| you | will have indulged |
| he/she/it | will have indulged |
| we | will have indulged |
| they | will have indulged |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have indulged in enough treats by New Year.
- You will have indulged your curiosity by then.
- She will have indulged in plenty of adventures.
- We will have indulged in deserved rewards.
- They will have indulged clients exceptionally.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been indulging |
| you | will have been indulging |
| he/she/it | will have been indulging |
| we | will have been indulging |
| they | will have been indulging |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been indulging in this hobby for years.
- You will have been indulging in good food throughout.
- He will have been indulging in art for decades.
- We will have been indulging in travel for a lifetime.
- They will have been indulging guests for generations.