Synonyms for
Cater
Definition
to provide food and drinks for an event or group of people
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- cater to the needs
- cater to the demands
- cater to the tastes
- cater to the market
- cater to the public
- cater to the wealthy
- cater to a specific group
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'cater' is often followed by 'to' when indicating the provision of services or fulfillment of desires. It is generally used in a positive or neutral context.
Example sentences
- The caterer brought delicious food to the party.
- My mom will cater the snacks for my soccer team's game.
- The hotel will cater the conference with breakfast and lunch.
- The company hired a caterer for their holiday party.
- The restaurant can cater large orders for events.
Quotes
I'm just a caterpillar trying to become a butterfly.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and the way to a woman's heart is to cater to her desires.
When it comes to life, we spin our own yarn, and where we end up is really, in fact, where we always intended to be. The same principle applies to business. We can't blame our circumstances for our position in life. We can only learn from them and move forward. So even when times are tough, we should all put on a happy face and continue marching towards our goals. Caterpillar did, and look how big and beautiful they grew!