Synonyms of cater

cater

verb

ˈkā-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feed
• board
• sustain
• serve
• provision
• fill
• nurture
• wait
• dine
• victual
• nourish
• fatten
• regale
• feast
• banquet
• mess
• overfeed
• force-feed
• surfeit
• spoon-feed
• batten
• underfeed
• hand-feed
• reprovision
• refeed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cater

While catering an event in New York, she was approached by the president of Crown Publishers to write a cookbook for them; in 1982, Entertaining became a bestseller. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Madison Social caters a variety of gatherings including weddings, baby showers, receptions, brunches and corporate events — with the emphasis on building community. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Teenagers are catered for with a special Den fitted out with pool tables, table football and a jukebox, plus a mocktail bar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

The event, catered by Little Gem Oak Park, features a four-course dining experience and shared stories. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Phrases Containing cater

• cater (to)