Dictionary entry

Humor (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.