indulge

/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
verb
  1. To allow yourself to have or do something enjoyable, especially something that is not good for you or that you usually avoid.
    • He rarely indulges in video games, but he played for hours on his day off.
    • On vacation, they indulged in sleeping late and eating rich food.
    • After a long week of work, she decided to indulge in a slice of chocolate cake.
  2. To allow someone to have or do what they want, often in a kind or generous way.
    • A good manager knows when to indulge employees' ideas and when to set limits.
    • She indulged her friend's request to stay up late watching movies.
    • The grandparents love to indulge their grandchildren with toys and treats.
  3. To take part in an activity or interest with great enthusiasm or without restraint.
    • He indulges his passion for photography by traveling to remote places.
    • They indulged in a long conversation about philosophy until dawn.
    • She indulges her love of reading by visiting the library every weekend.
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