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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: humoring n : the act of indulging or gratifying a desire [syn: {indulgence}, {indulging}, {pampering}, {pleasing}]
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