Humor \Hu"mor\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Humored; p. pr. & vb. n.
Humoring.]
1. To comply with the humor of; to adjust matters so as suit
the peculiarities, caprices, or exigencies of; to adapt
one's self to; to indulge by skillful adaptation; as, to
humor the mind.
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It is my part to invent, and the musician's to humor
that invention. --Dryden.
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2. To help on by indulgence or compliant treatment; to
soothe; to gratify; to please.
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You humor me when I am sick. --Pope.
Syn: To gratify; to indulge. See Gratify.
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Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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