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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  1. treat
  2. candy
Noun
  • The salt flats are a big, unwieldy space to navigate, but the feeling of getting lost on them (with a guide who knows their way perfectly) is a real treat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While the kids recharged with treats from the big, custom number three piñata, adults did the same with coffee from The Garden Coffee Co.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • The state’s ban on using of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds to purchase candy and soft drinks took effect July 1.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fiber-rich whole foods provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other plant compounds that candy generally lacks.
    — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of candy
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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