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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as in to humor
to give in to (a desire)
the gooey dessert catered to the children's sweet tooth
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Recent Examples of cater
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
In person or hire for catering.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The writers on Hoppers started catering the character directly to Law.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
While Silversea and Seabourn straddle the line between luxury and expedition, a pair of high‑end specialists cater directly to travelers seeking adventure wrapped in indulgence.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
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The celebrity chef and his team are catering the official Oscars afterparty for the 32nd time, with plans to serve up more than 70 dishes to 1,500 A-listers at Sunday’s Governors Ball.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
In person or hire for catering.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The writers on Hoppers started catering the character directly to Law.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
While Silversea and Seabourn straddle the line between luxury and expedition, a pair of high‑end specialists cater directly to travelers seeking adventure wrapped in indulgence.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Cater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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