indulge
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ someone in something]
To allow someone to have or do whatever they want, often to an excessive degree.
"The grandparents tend to indulge the children by giving them sweets before dinner."
Transitive Verb
[~ oneself in something]
To allow oneself to enjoy a particular pleasure, often one that is considered a luxury or is slightly improper.
"After a long week of work, she decided to indulge herself in a luxurious spa day."
Intransitive Verb
[~ in something]
To yield to a particular desire, habit, or temptation.
"He rarely allows himself to indulge in expensive hobbies."