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Cater Very Common

Cater has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:

Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

Synonym of acater: an officer who purchased cates (food supplies) for the steward of a large household or estate.

"The restaurant decided to cater the entire wedding reception for two hundred guests."

2

Four.

In plain English: Cater means to provide food and drinks for an event.

"The restaurant caters to a sophisticated clientele with an extensive wine list."

Usage: Cater (verb) means to provide food and drinks, especially at an event; it can also mean to tailor something to specific needs or preferences. Use "cater" when describing providing services or adapting to someone's requirements - The company caters weddings or The store catered to my unique style.

Verb
1

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

"The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"

2

supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets

"We hired a local company to cater our wedding reception so everyone could enjoy delicious meals without worrying about cooking."

3

To provide

"The chef catered a line of carrots to fit perfectly into the square baking dish."

4

To provide with food, especially for a special occasion as a professional service.

5

To place, set, move, or cut diagonally or rhomboidally.

In plain English: To cater means to cut food into decorative shapes.

"The pastry chef expertly catered the watermelon into delicate triangles."

Usage: This term refers specifically to cutting food-often fruit or decorative items-into shapes like diagonals or rhomboids for presentation. Don't use "cater" to mean providing food and service; that's the verb "to cater."

Adverb
1

Diagonally.

"The caterpillar moved diagonally across the leaf to reach its hiding spot."

In plain English: To go across something rather than straight on.

"The chef will cater to every guest's dietary restrictions."

Usage: To provide food and drink, typically at social events; it can also mean to tailor something to meet specific needs or preferences. Example: The hotel caters to families with young children, offering babysitting services and a kids' club.

Proper Noun
1

A surname, from occupations​.

"The local history book noted that several prominent families in the village bore the cater name, tracing their lineage back to medieval butchers and cooks."

Example Sentences
"The chef will cater to every guest's dietary restrictions." adv
"The restaurant caters to a sophisticated clientele with an extensive wine list." noun
"The pastry chef expertly catered the watermelon into delicate triangles." verb
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