CATERING (TO) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

catering (to)

verb

present participle of cater (to)

as in gratifying

to give in to (a desire) the gooey dessert catered to the children's sweet tooth

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For Deion, seeing Shedeur making strides in his second season is gratifying.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Still, it’s been gratifying to see both Americans and foreigners try not only yerba mate, but even drinks Cafe Corazon made specifically for the teams that played in Kansas City.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Definition of gratifying

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Former Angels executives, however, can recite chapter and verse the difficulty of pleasing Moreno.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The result is an easy, crowd-pleasing frozen Mississippi mud pie that’s equally at home at a summer cookout or holiday gathering.

— Matt Lewis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026

Definition of pleasing

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Bardstown Bourbon Company, which is well known for indulging its experimental impulses, decided to blend together bourbon and rye and finish it in pineapple rum barrels with pieces of pineapple added to the whiskey for good measure.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
On that note, resist the urge to bury discomfort by indulging, shopping or being stubbornly silent.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of indulging

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That said, meeting the basic standard for forgiveness also involves satisfying several other important requirements, too.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The Scriptures and textbook are infinitely fresh guidebooks to our unique place in Love’s ever-satisfying divine adventure.

— Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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Ballot spoiling was the subject of a 2022 lawsuit brought by a Republican group.

— Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 29 July 2026
The Bandits put together a rally in the bottom of the seventh, spoiling Fouts’ shutout performance as Skylar Wallace laced an RBI single into left to bring home Keirstin Roose.

— Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of spoiling

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