Hypertext Webster Gateway: "humored"

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}.


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