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Meaning of cater

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cater

Pronunciation:/ˈkeɪtə//ˈkeɪdɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Caterer

verb

Definitions

  1. To provide, particularly:

noun

Definitions

  1. A person employed to obtain and maintain the storage of provisions, especially food.

  2. 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.

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone who supplies what is needed, especially food.

    Example: The merchants are the purveyors of fine selections.

  2. An officer who provided provisions for the king's household.

  3. A procurer; a pimp.

cater

Pronunciation:/ˈkatə//ˈkeɪtəɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Four.

  2. The four of cards or dice.

  3. A method of ringing nine bells in four pairs with a ninth tenor bell.