in·dulge 
/ɪnˈdʌlʤ/ verb
in·dulg·es; in·dulged; in·dulg·ing /ɪnˈdʌlʤ/ verb 1 : to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a special pleasure [+ obj] ▪ It's my birthday. I'm going to indulge myself and eat whatever I want to eat. — often + in ▪ He indulged himself in the pleasure of a day spent entirely at the beach. [no obj] ▪ It's my birthday. I'm going to indulge. — often + in ▪ For our anniversary, we indulged in an expensive dinner. 2 [+ obj] a : to allow (someone) to have or do something even though it may not be proper, healthy, appropriate, etc.
▪ He knows that his aunt is always willing to indulge [=spoil] him. ▪ They always indulged their grandchildren's whims. [=they always allowed their grandchildren to do whatever they wanted to do]
b : to patiently allow (someone) to do or say something
▪ Please indulge me while I review the topics we covered yesterday. 3 [+ obj] : to do the things that you want to do because of (a feeling, interest, desire, etc.)
▪ The museum is an excellent place to let children indulge their curiosity about dinosaurs. ▪ She bought a house with a big yard so that she could indulge her passion for gardening.
▪ He knows that his aunt is always willing to indulge [=spoil] him. ▪ They always indulged their grandchildren's whims. [=they always allowed their grandchildren to do whatever they wanted to do]
b : to patiently allow (someone) to do or say something
▪ Please indulge me while I review the topics we covered yesterday.
▪ The museum is an excellent place to let children indulge their curiosity about dinosaurs. ▪ She bought a house with a big yard so that she could indulge her passion for gardening.
indulge in [phrasal verb]
indulge in (something) : to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)
▪ Both candidates have promised not to indulge in [=take part in] further personal attacks for the remainder of the campaign.
▪ Both candidates have promised not to indulge in [=take part in] further personal attacks for the remainder of the campaign.
