cater (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪtər/
Definition
To provide food and drink at a social occasion (such as a party or meeting) or to supply something that is wanted or needed.
Examples
The restaurant will cater your wedding reception.
We need to find a caterer for the company picnic.
This new policy is designed to cater to the needs of disabled students.
How to Use cater
- cater for (prepositional phrase)
- To provide food, services, or other things that are wanted or needed by a particular group of people or for a particular event. — "This resort caters for families with young children."
- cater to (prepositional phrase)
- To provide or try to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular person or group. — "The airline is trying to cater to the needs of business travelers."
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