cater (to)

verb

Definition of cater (to)next
as in to humor
to give in to (a desire) the gooey dessert catered to the children's sweet tooth

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cater (to)
  1. humor
  2. please
  3. gratify
  4. indulge
  5. satisfy
  6. spoil
Verb
  • Feldman’s last show had a perfect mix of characters with gray moral centers, enough twists and turns to keep you invested, and enough edge and humor that the heartfelt moments never felt overly saccharine.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
  • So, in the spirit of humoring that little Gremlin, here’s a rundown of some of Pattinson’s most memorable deceptions and dubious claims.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of humor
Verb
  • What the company has been able to do is create a virtuous triangle that pleases all stakeholders.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Embrace Unapologetic Messaging Gone are the days of sugarcoating messages to please everyone.
    Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of please
Verb
  • And Louisville, which was nowhere to be found in that first Bracket Watch but, in what must be a gratifying Pat Kelsey debut season for Cards fans, would be firmly entrenched if the field were announced today.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • And the first movie was recognized by the WGA, and I was gratified by that.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of gratify
Verb
  • Positioned near the far edge of the second row, not the alpha dog position that he is used to, Mr. Trump kept leaning over to speak to Mr. Obama, who smiled and indulged him in cordial chitchat.
    Peter Baker, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • For a short time this month, the fast-food sandwich chain will offer customers a lighthearted way to indulge by putting a creative twist on its menu.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of indulge
Verb
  • After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.
    Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Ah, the foot mask that launched a thousand gross, yet oddly satisfying videos.
    Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.
    Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.
    Monica Mark, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2023
Definition of spoil
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“Cater (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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