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 A number of customers have hired the taquería to cater family weddings and funerals. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Indulgences are also well catered for, from waffles to a confection of pastries at the buffet. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Chandeliers lit up the inside of the venue, while one of Swift's favorite restaurants, Sartiano’s, catered. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Teenagers are also leading and conducting a research project this summer focusing on how existing third spaces already cater — or don’t cater — to youths. — Diamy Wang, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cater
  1. feed
  2. board
  3. sustain
  4. serve
Verb
  • As the mastermind behind the Hollywood hair of stars like Stone, Lily Collins, and Zoe Saldaña — and the founder of Rōz Hair — her styling fingerprints decorate awards show red carpets and Instagram feeds alike.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Curator Marcus Lobbes developed the concept with Nils Corte and dramaturge Andri Hardmeier, feeding computers about 1,000 images culled from the 15 prior Bayreuth Ring productions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of feed
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  • Nikko Remigio When Nikko Remigio, one of the few Filipino and Asian players in the NFL, boards a flight, chances are a Bruce Lee movie isn’t far behind.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The actress, who is best known for her roles on Sex Education and The Other Bennet Sister, boarded season 4 as Alice Chilton, the assistant coach to Richmond’s Lady Greyhounds.
    — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of board
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  • Officials emphasize this unified approach will create safer roads, sustain wildlife, and potentially lower insurance costs for residents.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Read Tully’s full analysis for his assessment of whether Apple can reclaim—and sustain—a $5 trillion valuation.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, and Thursday’s performance served as a reminder why.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Rather, each pair should serve a distinct purpose instead of duplicating another one already hanging in the closet.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of serve

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“Cater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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