cater
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
caters;
catered;
catering
caters;
catered;
catering
Britannica Dictionary definition of CATER
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to provide food and drinks at a party, meeting, etc., especially as a job
[no object]
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The restaurant caters for parties/banquets/receptions.
[+ object]
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A local restaurant catered the banquet/meal/reception.
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The awards ceremony will be a catered event/affair.
cater to
(chiefly US) [phrasal verb] or chiefly British cater for
cater to/for (someone or something)
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to provide what is wanted or needed by (someone or something)
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The inn caters exclusively to foreign tourists.
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The library caters to [=serves] scientists.
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That store caters to middle-class taste.
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The hotel caters to your every need. [=the hotel provides everything that you need]
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(disapproving) As a child he was spoiled by parents who catered to his every need.
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a successful cook and caterer
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The party was serviced by the best caterer in the area.
— catering
noun [noncount]-
Who did the catering for the party?
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She runs a catering business.
