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. [1913 Webster]

It is my part to invent, and the musician's to humor that invention. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

2. To help on by indulgence or compliant treatment; to soothe; to gratify; to please. [1913 Webster]

You humor me when I am sick. --Pope.

Syn: To gratify; to indulge. See Gratify. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

humoring

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

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.

It is my part to invent, and the musician's to humor that invention. --Dryden.

2. To help on by indulgence or compliant treatment; to soothe; to gratify; to please.

You humor me when I am sick. --Pope.

Syn: To gratify; to indulge. See Gratify.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)