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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