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cater

verb

ˈkā-tər How to pronounce cater (audio)
Definition of caternext
as in to feed
to provide food or meals for a local firm will cater the awards banquet for high school athletes of the year

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Recent Examples of cater William Gottlieb’s suit also notes that Urban Zen hosts catered gatherings that generate food garbage, therefore creating fodder for the rats. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026 On June 27, the caller was holding a baby shower that was catered when a suspect stole a Louis Vuitton purse, which was valued at approximately $2,500, from the caller’s bedroom. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Spaces evolve to better cater for the community and become more important to everyday life. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Keep location in mind The distance a caterer has to travel to cater the wedding will affect the price. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cater
  1. feed
  2. board
  3. sustain
  4. serve
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  • And when evaluating vendors, ask specifically how their training data was built and how physician edits feed back into the model.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • High blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and smoking can damage blood vessels that feed the brain and fuel inflammation.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of feed
Verb
  • At this stage, Canadian broadcasters Radio-Canada and TFO have already boarded the project, and Quebec actress Mélissa Bédard is confirmed as lead voice cast.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The letter writer boarded the cruise ship and fatally shot Hicklin in the head.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of board
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  • There is no sign yet of Tzimas returning from an anterior cruciate knee ligament rupture sustained on his first league start against Aston Villa last December.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Captain Aleksander Barkov missed the entire campaign after sustaining a major right knee injury a half hour into his first training camp session.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • Manchin never ran after serving in the Senate, but Senate Republicans believe Justice is more likely to run than not, according to several GOP sources.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The heart of it is the sushi counter, a beautiful bar where chefs work meticulously right in front of you, and where the eight-course Signature Omakase is served.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of serve

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“Cater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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