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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCater
/ˈkeɪ.tər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To provide food and drink, typically at social events.
"The company decided to cater the annual gala to ensure a memorable dining experience for all attendees." - 2
To provide what is needed or required.
"The new service aims to cater to the needs of busy professionals."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cater' originates from the Middle English 'cateren', which is derived from the Old North French 'acater', meaning 'to buy' or 'to provide'. The term evolved in the late 14th century to encompass the act of providing food and service for events.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cater" is said worldwide
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cuisiner
Transliteration: kwee-zee-nay
"Ils ont décidé de cuisiner pour l'événement."
cateren
Transliteration: ka-te-ren
"Sie haben beschlossen, für die Veranstaltung zu cateren."
catering
Transliteration: ka-te-ring
"Hanno scelto un servizio di catering per il matrimonio."
catering
Transliteration: ka-te-ring
"Decidieron contratar un servicio de catering para la fiesta."
catering
Transliteration: ka-te-ring
"Eles optaram por um serviço de catering para o evento."
खाना प्रदान करना
Transliteration: khana pradan karna
"उन्होंने कार्यक्रम के लिए खाना प्रदान करने का निर्णय लिया।"
提供餐饮服务
Transliteration: tígōng cānyǐn fúwù
"他们决定为活动提供餐饮服务。"
케이터링
Transliteration: keiteoring
"그들은 행사에 케이터링 서비스를 제공하기로 결정했습니다."
ケータリング
Transliteration: kētaringu
"彼らはイベントのためにケータリングを決定しました。"
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