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
  • Here are three cookie recipes that are likely to please even the pickiest eater on your Christmas list.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Complex enough to please any Monk's regular, but still accessible to the hop-haters. 433 Fairmount Ave.; open Thursdays and Fridays 3-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, Sundays 12-8pm.
    Shane Savitsky, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of please
Verb
  • But Fischer found the use of multiple techniques to uncover aspects of his identity gratifying.
    CNN, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of gratify
Verb
  • Guests can indulge all six of their senses in the aesthetic jungle oasis for a total wellness experience.
    Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
  • As Ruby indulges, Pearl joins her on the table, standing beside her canine accomplice and tucking into the food.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 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
  • Today, knowing that the recipes inspired by a legacy of women in her family have satisfied so many people fills her heart.
    Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 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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