Meaning

• (often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

  "He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge."

• To satisfy the wishes or whims of.

  "Grandma indulges the kids with sweets."

• To give way to (a habit or temptation); not to oppose or restrain.

  "to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations"

• 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.