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humoured

/ˈhjuːmərd/ /ˈjuːmərd/

Meanings
verb
To pacify by indulging.

Examples :

"Knowing her son was just tired and cranky, she humoured him by letting him stay up an extra hour to watch TV. "
attitude action human character mind

Related Words

Illustration recess

recess noun

/ɹɪ.ˈsɛs/

A break, pause or vacation.

"Spring recess offers a good chance to travel."

Illustration knowing

knowing verb

/ˈnəʊɪŋ/ /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration cranky

cranky adjective

/ˈkɹæŋki/

Weak, unwell.

"After being sick with the flu, she felt very cranky and had to stay in bed. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

Illustration indulging

indulging verb

/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/

(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

"After a long week of studying, Sarah was indulging in a delicious chocolate cake. "

Illustration pacify

pacify verb

/ˈpæsəfaɪ/

To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

"The teacher pacified the students by explaining the new rules calmly. "

Illustration letting

letting verb

/ˈlɛtɪŋ/

To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

"After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."