v.
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(indulge in)
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
▸become involved in (an activity that is undesirable or disapproved of).
- satisfy or yield freely to (a desire or interest).
▸allow (someone) to enjoy a desired pleasure.
Derivative
Etymology
C17 (earlier (ME) as indulgence), in the sense ‘treat with excessive kindness’: from L. indulgere ‘give free rein to’.