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cater

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkeɪtər/ · UK /ˈkeɪtə/

Forms: caters, catering, catered

cater means: To provide what someone needs or wants.

verb

MEET NEEDSB2

To provide what someone needs or wants.

  • The hotel caters to families.
  • This course caters for students with different needs.
  • The shop catered to local tastes.

How to use it: cater to someone/something (The restaurant caters to people with food allergies.); cater for someone/something (The service caters for older people.)

Similar words: provide for, serve, accommodate

Common phrases: cater to someone, cater for something, cater to something, cater for someone

PROVIDE EVENT FOODB2

To prepare and supply food and drinks for a party, meeting, or other event.

  • They cater weddings and birthday parties.
  • A local restaurant catered our meeting.
  • Who will cater for the reception?

How to use it: cater something (Her company will cater the wedding.); cater for something (We catered for a conference last week.)

Common phrases: cater a wedding, cater for something, cater a party, cater for someone

Questions about cater

What does cater mean?

To provide what someone needs or wants.

What is cater in other languages?

Türkçe: ihtiyaçlarını karşılamak · Español: atender · Français: répondre aux besoins · Deutsch: bedienen · Italiano: soddisfare · 日本語: 応える

How do you pronounce cater?

In American English /ˈkeɪtər/; in British English /ˈkeɪtə/.

How do you use cater in a sentence?

The hotel caters to families. This course caters for students with different needs.

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