cater vs ply

cater is not a noun while ply is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cater	No	No	Yes	No
ply	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cater and ply are synonyms defined as:

cater and ply: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

Other synonyms of cater include provide, supply.

As verbs, ply is a hypernym of cater; that is, ply is a word with a broader meaning than cater:

Other hypernyms of cater include cater, provide, supply.

cater (noun)	ply (noun)
	(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
	one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

cater (verb)	ply (verb)
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance	give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets	use diligently
	wield vigorously
	join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding
	travel a route regularly
	apply oneself diligently