indulge /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ verb5 •To yield to a temptation or desire.He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.I indulged in drinking on the weekend. •To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain. •To satisfy the wishes or whims of.Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.I love to indulge myself with beautiful clothes. •To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment. •To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.persuading us that something must be indulged to public manners — 1678 formsindulged · indulging · indulges · indulgeth · indulgest