<p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.): to indulge one's appetite for sweets.</li><li>to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with: to indulge a child.</li><li>to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually followed by in): to indulge oneself in reckless spending.</li><li>Commerce: to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.).</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>favor</li><li>pamper</li></ul>