Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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}.