Clues for the word "INDULGE"

We've had 36 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 91 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on April 16, 2026.

Definition of indulge

v. t. - To be complacent toward; to give way to; not to oppose or restrain
v. t. - to give free course to; to give one's self up to; as, to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations;
v. t. - to yield to the desire of; to gratify by compliance; to humor; to withhold restraint from; as, to indulge children in their caprices or willfulness; to indulge one's self with a rest or in pleasure.
v. t. - To grant as by favor; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.
v. i. - To indulge one's self; to gratify one's tastes or desires; esp., to give one's self up (to); to practice a forbidden or questionable act without restraint; -- followed by in, but formerly, also, by to.