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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Seta explained that in the fundraiser effort last year, PALS was able to do such things during the special teacher honor week as decorate the teacher lounges and stock them with snacks and beverages, cater hot meals, and put together goodie bags and treats for teachers, staff and bus drivers.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Yet, traditional education systems often cater primarily to neurotypical learners, leaving neurodivergent students struggling to fit into a framework not designed for them.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Rushworth, recalled in January from a season-long loan with Hull City to cater for the absence of Steele, was ineligible for the FA Cup tie with Chelsea.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
While Marissa wants to make things normal again after the incident with Oliver over Christmas, Ryan pulls away — and when ex-love Theresa is in town to cater a big O.C. bash, drama ensues.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Yet, traditional education systems often cater primarily to neurotypical learners, leaving neurodivergent students struggling to fit into a framework not designed for them.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Rushworth, recalled in January from a season-long loan with Hull City to cater for the absence of Steele, was ineligible for the FA Cup tie with Chelsea.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
While Marissa wants to make things normal again after the incident with Oliver over Christmas, Ryan pulls away — and when ex-love Theresa is in town to cater a big O.C. bash, drama ensues.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 6 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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