indulge: meaning and definitions

To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree; humor.

To yield to; gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate.

To allow (oneself) unrestrained gratification: indulged herself with idle daydreams. See Synonyms at pamper.

Roman Catholic Church To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to.

To indulge oneself: eyed the desserts but didn't indulge.

To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly: indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads.