CATER


Meaning of CATER in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

In British English, to ~ for a group of people means to provide all the things that they need or want. In American English, you say you ~ to a person or group of people.

Minorca is the sort of place that ~s for families...

We ~ to an exclusive clientele.

VERB: V for n, V to n

2.

In British English, to ~ for something means to take it into account. In American English, you say you ~ to something.

...shops that ~ for the needs of men...

Exercise classes ~ to all levels of fitness.

VERB: V for n, V to n

3.

If a person or company ~s for an occasion such as a wedding or a party, they provide food and drink for all the people there.

Nunsmere Hall can ~ for receptions of up to 300 people...

Does he ~ parties too?

VERB: V for n, V n

see also ~ing , self-~ing

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