cate

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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Noun
  • The key to surviving the candy-heavy months is about balancing your sweet treats with protective measures.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • When paired with treats and verbal praise for good behavior, these tools can help your dog out of the frantic barking loop.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • These four fall favorites both taste great and protect your smile long after that last candy wrapper is gone.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update mocked Donald Trump‘s multiple White House renovations, as well his inability to be normal even while giving out candy to trick or treaters.
    William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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