cate

noun

ˈkāt How to pronounce cate (audio)
Definition of catenext
archaic
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury visited the victualler to purchase some cates and wine

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cate
  1. treat
  2. candy
Noun
  • Twenty-two vendors from the barbecue belt and beyond will serve up smoky treats.
    — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • And so shout out to Radio Bakery for making that beautiful treat.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
  • If the developers enable these Adventure Effects, players will need Mewtwo candy to activate them.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of candy
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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