indulge

3 definitions • 6 examples

to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you:

The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs.

I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself.

indulge in We took a deliberate decision to indulge in a little nostalgia.

to give someone anything they want and not to mind if they behave badly:

My aunt indulges the children dreadfully.

to allow yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable:

[ I ] When I get my first paycheck I’m going to indulge in a shopping spree.

[ T ] He indulged his passion for skiing whenever he could.