catered; catering; caters
1
: to provide a supply of food
cater for a large party
2
: to supply what is required or desired
catering to middle-class tastes
: to provide food and service for
catered the banquet
Examples of cater in a Sentence
The restaurant caters for parties.
A local restaurant catered the banquet.
The awards ceremony will be a catered event.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
These heart macarons, 24 for $54.99 from Harry and David, are also a great and delicious choice to cater your party.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
Shortly after assuming control, the buyer grew suspicious as the stores were nowhere near as profitable as Butler claimed, particularly in catering, the charges say.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2025
Instead, the tunnel will cater primarily to smaller vessels, including coastal ferries and other small passenger ships, offering an unforgettable journey through this innovative passage.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for cater
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“Cater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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