CEFR C1

caters

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: supply, provide, serve, furnish

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caters (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.

How to Use caters

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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