cater

/ˈkeɪtə/verb
Middle School
1

To provide, particularly

2

To provide with food, especially for a special occasion as a professional service.

3

To provide anything required or desired, often (derogatory) to pander.

4

To tailor something to an intended audience.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing