/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
in·dulge
BrE /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
NAmE /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
[I, T]
to allow yourself to have or do sth that you like, especially sth that is considered bad for you
~ in sth
They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping.
~ yourself (with sth)
I indulged myself with a long hot bath.
[T]
~ sth
to satisfy a particular desire, interest, etc.
The inheritance enabled him to indulge his passion for art.
[T]
to be too generous in allowing sb to have or do whatever they like
~ sb (with sth)
She did not believe in indulging the children with presents.
~ sth
Her father had always indulged her every whim.
[I]
~ in sth
to take part in an activity, especially one that is illegal