Cater (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The company cater to the needs of both local and international tourists by providing them with accurate information and necessary assistance.
- The resort can cater for all the guests in case of emergency or bad weather by providing backup generators and indoor activities.
- Several businesses cater to environment-conscious consumers by offering eco-friendly products and sustainable services.
- This free medical clinic aims to cater the needs of low-income families who cannot afford hospital care and medication.
- That restaurant exists to cater for the city's busy professionals who have a limited lunch break and need a quick, nutritious meal.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Accommodate
- Board
- Horse
- Shower
- Fulfil
- Feed
- Serve
- Fulfill
- Underlay
- Gutter
- Gratify
- Power
- Staff
- Treat
- Help
- Meet
- Conform To
- Give
- Fit
- Procure
- Indulge
- Serve Up
- Dish
- Pander
- Dish Out
- Regale
- Sustain
- Pimp
- Fill
- Fix Up
- Nourish
- Drench
- Nurture
- Cater
Related Words
Meaning 2
Supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets.
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The catering company will cater the party with a wide variety of finger foods and hors d'oeuvres.
- They hired a professional chef to cater the wedding reception.
- The restaurant offers to cater events at home or at their venue.
- For large events, they prefer to cater the food and beverages in-house.
- The party organizers decided to cater the conference with a buffet-style dinner.