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Term: to humor

Description:

The term "to humor" is a verb used to express the act of indulging or catering to someone's desires, preferences, or whims in order to please or appease them.

Senses:

1. Indulge: To humor someone by giving in to their requests or wishes.
2. Pretend: To humor someone by pretending to agree or be interested, often in a playful or joking manner.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

She decided to humor her friend and go see the movie she didn't really want to watch.

Local Usage:

In our local community, it is important to humor the customs and traditions of our elders.

Sample Sentences:

1. Tom decided to humor his sister and attend her dance recital, even though he found them boring.

2. The teacher tried to humor the kids by dressing up as a clown for the school's costume party.

3. Although he didn't understand the joke, James humored his friends with a laugh.

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