Cater for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkeɪtɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KAY-ter for
kˈeɪtɐ/ /fˈɔː
KAY-tuh faw
Definition
To provide what is needed or wanted by a particular person, group, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly British English; in American English, 'cater to' is more common. Often used for services, events, food, or products made for specific groups (e.g., 'cater for children'). Not limited to food; can mean to provide for any type of need.
Spanish: atender a - proveer paraPortuguese (BR): atender - fornecer paraPortuguese (PT): atender - fornecer paraChinese (Simplified): 满足...的需要 - 为...提供服务Chinese (Traditional): 滿足...的需要 - 為...提供服務Hindi: की आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करना - के लिए प्रबंध करनाArabic: يُلبي احتياجات - يُوفر لـBengali: প্রয়োজন মেটানো - চাহিদা পূরণ করাRussian: удовлетворять потребности - обслуживать (кого-то)Japanese: 対応する - 応じるVietnamese: đáp ứng - phục vụKorean: 맞추다 - 제공하다Turkish: ihtiyaçlarını karşılamak - hizmet etmekUrdu: ضروریات پوری کرنا - خیال رکھناIndonesian: memenuhi kebutuhan - melayani
Example Sentences
We cater for vegetarians at our restaurant.
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Schools should cater for children with special needs.
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The hotel can cater for up to 200 guests.
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Our new app is designed to cater for people who work from home.
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I try to cater for everyone's tastes when I cook dinner.
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This website caters for both beginners and experts.
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