English Reference
Word verb

humor

v.
US /ˈhjumɝ/ hu·mor UK spelling humoring, humors, humour
Definition
  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate American English

    to do what someone wants so they stay happy, even if you think they are being silly.

    to comply with the wishes of someone in order to keep them content or to avoid conflict.

    Simple

    “I don't agree with his theory, but I'll humor him for now.”

    In context

    “The staff decided to humor the eccentric guest's unusual requests rather than risk a public confrontation in the lobby.”

    Usage

    Transitive verb taking a person as a direct object.

    Synonyms
    indulgemollifyplacate
    Antonyms
    provokeconfront
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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