indulge

BrE /ˈɪndʒʌldʒ/ AmE /ˈɪndʒəldʒ/

verb en → es

past indulged pp indulged ing indulging

1 ALLOW PLEASURE [reflexive] B2

to allow yourself to enjoy something, especially something that is a little bad for you or not good for you

permitirse, consentir(se)

  • indulge in sth

Collocations indulge in a treat · indulge in a luxury

  • She indulged herself in a long, hot bath.

    Se permitió un baño largo y caliente.

2 GRANT WISH [transitive] C1

to allow someone to do something that they want to do but should not, or to give them something that you know is bad for them

consentir a alguien en algo

  • indulge sb in sth

Collocations indulge children in sweets · indulge someone in their fantasies

  • He indulged his daughter's wish to have a pet dog.

    Consintió el deseo de su hija de tener un perro como mascota.