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to indulge
01
to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one
Intransitive: to indulge in sth
Example
She decided to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake as a treat.
He often indulges in late-night snacks, even though he knows it's not good for his health.
They like to indulge in a luxurious spa day every once in a while to relax and unwind.
02
to give in to or allow oneself to fully enjoy a desire or interest without restraint
Transitive: to indulge an interest or desire
Example
He indulged his passion for photography by spending the entire weekend taking pictures.
They indulged their curiosity by exploring the old, abandoned house.
He could n't resist and indulged his desire for adventure by booking a last-minute trip.
03
to allow oneself or someone else to enjoy something excessively, often without restraint
Transitive: to indulge sb with sth
Example
The parents decided to indulge their children with a trip to Disneyland as a special treat.
He loves to indulge his partner with breakfast in bed on weekends.
The manager always indulges her team with pizza parties to celebrate successful projects.
