indulge
Translation
to indulge, to treat, to give in to
Examples
She decided to indulge herself with a spa day.
She decided to indulge herself with a spa day.
He tends to indulge his children too much.
He tends to indulge his children too much.
Don't indulge in self-pity.
Don't indulge in self-pity.
Grammar Patterns
((oneself)) <with sth.> to allow yourself to have or do sth. that you like She indulged herself with a new dress.
((sb.)) to be too generous in allowing sb. to have or do whatever they like He indulges his grandchildren.
((in sth.)) to allow yourself to have or do sth. that you like They indulged in a long lunch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pamper, spoil, gratify; Antonyms: restrain, deny
Etymology
From Latin 'indulgere', meaning 'to be kind to, concede'.
Memory Tips
Think of allowing yourself or someone else a special pleasure, like indulging in a piece of chocolate.