humoring

Noun
Synonyms: indulgenceindulgingpampering

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the act of indulging or gratifying a desireSynonyms: indulgenceindulgingpampering
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]

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