cater
to provide food, service, etc., as for a party or wedding: to cater for a banquet.
to provide or supply what amuses, is desired, or gives pleasure, comfort, etc. (usually followed by to or for): to cater to popular demand; to cater to an invalid.
to provide food and service for: to cater a party.
Origin of cater
1Other words for cater
Other words from cater
- ca·ter·ing·ly, adverb
- un·ca·tered, adjective
- un·ca·ter·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for cater
/ (ˈkeɪtə) /
(intr; foll by for or to) to provide what is required or desired (for): to cater for a need; cater to your tastes
(when intr, foll by for) to provide food, services, etc (for): we cater for parties; to cater a banquet
Origin of cater
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