indulge

intransitive verb

To yield to (a desire or whim); gratify.

intransitive verb

To yield to the desires or whims of (someone), often excessively: synonym: pamper.

intransitive verb

To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to.

intransitive verb

To indulge oneself.

intransitive verb

To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly.

To be kind or complaisant to; yield to the wish or humor of; gratify by compliance; refrain from restraining; humor: as, to indulge a child.

To grant, as a favor; bestow in compliance with desire or petition; accord.

To give way to; give free course to: as, to indulge a propensity or a passion.

Synonyms Humor, etc. (see gratify); favor, pamper.