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PAND-uh/ˈpændə/

To pander to someone is to give them what they want, even if it is unwise or wrong: pander to packed-hall copy, pander to a slogan. Indulge (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; a wish is not a count.

Meaning

To pander to someone is to give them what they want, even if it is unwise or wrong (from indulge, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Do not pander to packed-hall copy; count the seats.”
• “Indulge is already in this course. Please is already in this course. Packed is a vibe. A number on a certificate is the rule. Count the seats; then keep the copy if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Give in to a wish, often unwisely. Close: indulge (already in the dictionary). Packed copy ≠ a count.

Near in meaning

indulge, gratify, humour

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