Entertain and Indulge

Entertain

Entertain verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.
Usage example: entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner

Indulge is a synonym for entertain in foster topic. In some cases you can use "Indulge" instead a verb "Entertain", when it comes to topics like amuse.

Indulge

Indulge verb - To give in to (a desire).

Entertain is a synonym for indulge in foster topic. Sometimes you can use "Entertain" instead a verb "Indulge", if it concerns topics such as harbour, treat oneself or another to.

Nearby Words: indulgence, indulgent, indulging

Common collocations

thought entertain thought indulge thought
people entertain people indulge people
children entertain children indulge children
time entertain time indulge time
Other words: way, myself.
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