indulge
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/verb
उच्चारण इन्डल्ज
लिप्त होना, मज़ा लेना
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[I, T] ~ (in sth) | ~ yourself (with sth)
to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you
लिप्त होना, मज़ा लेना
- We indulged in sweets during Diwali.
- On holidays, Radhika indulges in long afternoon naps.
- On Sundays we indulge in a long breakfast of parathas.
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- He rarely indulges, but he bought himself an expensive pen.
- You can indulge yourself with a cup of masala chai after the exam.
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[T] ~ sb
to allow somebody to have or do whatever they want
(किसी की) हर इच्छा पूरी करना, लाड़ करना
- They indulge their only child.
- Grandparents tend to indulge their grandchildren with sweets and stories.
- Uncle indulges his nephew with new toys every month.
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- It is unwise to indulge a child's every wish.
- She was indulged by her parents, who gave her everything.
Synonyms spoil pamper cosset humour mollycoddle
Opposite discipline neglect deprive
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
indulge in + sth
Indulge in means to allow yourself the pleasure of something, often something not good for you. The preposition is in.
'Indulge in' का अर्थ स्वयं को किसी चीज़ का आनंद लेने देना है, प्रायः ऐसी चीज़ का जो हानिकारक हो। Preposition 'in' है।
- He indulged in sweets during the festival.
- Don't indulge in gossip at work.
indulge + oneself (with / in)
A reflexive pronoun is used when you treat yourself.
जब आप स्वयं को कुछ विशेष देते हैं तो reflexive pronoun लगता है।
- After the exam, she indulged herself with a holiday.
indulge + sb (transitive)
Without a preposition, indulge sb means to let them have what they want, often too much. It is used for children and loved ones.
Preposition के बिना 'indulge sb' का अर्थ किसी को वह देना है जो वह चाहता है, प्रायः ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा। यह बच्चों और प्रियजनों के लिए प्रयुक्त होता है।
- Grandparents often indulge their grandchildren.
- He indulged his daughter's every wish.
indulge sb's whim / fancy
Indulge a whim means to give in to a passing wish.
'Indulge a whim' का अर्थ क्षणिक इच्छा को पूरा करना है।
- The king indulged the child's whim.
indulgent / indulgence
The adjective is indulgent and the noun is indulgence, as in an indulgent parent.
Adjective 'indulgent' और noun 'indulgence' है, जैसे indulgent parent।
- Sugar in tea is a small indulgence.
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indulge + in + noun
luxurygossipsweetsdaydreamsshoppingfantasy
- She indulged in a little shopping after her exams.
adverb + indulge
occasionallyfreelyrarelytoo muchshamelessly
- I occasionally indulge in a cold coffee.
indulge + person
a childa friendoneselfa guesta patient
- Don't indulge a child who throws tantrums.
indulge + wish
a whima fancya tastea habita passion
- He loves to indulge his passion for cricket.
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- Radhika indulged in a second helping of gulab jamun.
राधिका ने गुलाब जामुन की दूसरी बार परोसी हुई मिठाई का आनंद लिया।
- It is unwise to indulge in gambling.
जुए में लिप्त होना बुद्धिमानी नहीं है।
- The old uncle indulged the children with chocolates.
बूढ़े चाचा ने बच्चों को चॉकलेट देकर लाड़-प्यार किया।
- He rarely indulges in luxury.
वह कभी-कभार ही विलासिता में लिप्त होता है।
- She indulged her love of reading during the holidays.
उसने छुट्टियों में पढ़ने के अपने शौक का आनंद लिया।
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✗ She indulges to sweets after every meal.
✓ She indulges in sweets after every meal.
Indulge takes in before the pleasure.
आनंद की चीज़ से पहले 'indulge' के साथ 'in' आता है।
✗ Do not indulge in your child.
✓ Do not indulge your child.
Indulge sb is transitive and takes no preposition.
'Indulge sb' सकर्मक है और उसमें preposition नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Indulge, spoil and pamper all mean giving much to someone, but spoil is negative.
Indulge, spoil और pamper तीनों का अर्थ किसी को बहुत देना है, पर 'spoil' नकारात्मक है।
To allow pleasure, sometimes too much.
आनंद की अनुमति देना, कभी-कभी अधिक मात्रा में।
- He indulges his hobby.
To harm a child's character by giving too much.
अधिक देकर बच्चे के चरित्र को बिगाड़ना।
- Don't spoil the child.
To treat someone with great care and comfort.
किसी के साथ बहुत देखभाल और आराम से पेश आना।
- She pampered the guests.
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AaSpelling
in·dulge
?Which word?
Keep the allow-pleasure words together: indulge, pamper, spoil, gratify, cosset.
सुख की छूट के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: indulge, pamper, spoil, gratify, cosset।
§Grammar and usage
Indulge in sth ('indulge in gossip').
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: 'indulge in sth' ('indulge in gossip')।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A person who lets himself have too much pleasure is self-indulgent; one who avoids pleasures abstinent; a parent who allows a child too much indulgent.
स्वयं को अत्यधिक सुख देने वाला self-indulgent; सुखों से बचने वाला abstinent; बच्चे को अत्यधिक छूट देने वाले माता-पिता indulgent।