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
  • This pleased no one, culminating in weeks of gridlock on attempts to pass France’s 2025 national budget.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The film's release on a fully functioning limited edition tape, as well as available 4K, Blu-ray and streaming on Hulu, couldn't please director Fede Álvarez more.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of please
Verb
  • Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Smart management strategies to maximize revenue and tenant experience To make sure everyone wins, building owners need a strategic approach that attracts visitors while gratifying anchor residents or workers.
    Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of gratify
Verb
  • Heller’s screenplay adaptation of the 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder indulges the selfish antagonism that Millennial feminists take as their prerogative.
    Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • For now, most Syrians seem ready to indulge Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), whose forces swept through the country almost unopposed and seized the capital, Damascus, last weekend from Bashar al-Assad.
    Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of indulge
Verb
  • Federal officials said the company must still satisfy certain technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before the loan is funded.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Whether your giftee is a devout Salt & Straw follower or new to the beloved ice cream shop, this frosty gift is sure to satisfy their sweet cravings.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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 21 Dec. 2024.

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