cater
/ˈkeɪtə/ · cat·er
verb
- To provide, particularly with food or drink. The company will cater to the needs of the conference attendees.
- To adapt or modify something to meet the needs or requirements of a particular situation or group. The designer catered to the client's specific tastes by creating a custom interior design.
noun
- A person employed to obtain and maintain the storage of provisions, especially food. The chef worked as a caterer for several years before opening his own restaurant.
- A person or company hired to provide and serve food, usually for a large group and at a location separate from where the food is prepared. The event planner hired a caterer to serve the guests at the wedding reception.
- Someone who supplies what is needed, especially food. The merchants are the purveyors of fine selections, catering to the tastes of the local community.
- An officer who provided provisions for the king's household. In medieval times, the cater was responsible for managing the king's food supply.
- A procurer; a pimp. The authorities arrested the cater for his involvement in human trafficking.
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Did you know? The word 'cater' has been used in various contexts, including literature and film. For example, in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character of Tom Buchanan is described as a cater to the wealthy elite.