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Catered: meaning, definitions and examples

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catered

 

[ หˆkeษชtฬฌษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

service industry

The term 'catered' refers to the act of providing food and beverages for events such as weddings, parties, or corporate gatherings. Catering services can range from simple setups to elaborate meals, accommodating various dietary needs and preferences. Typically, catering is associated with professional companies that specialize in planning and executing food services for large groups. It can also mean to provide what is needed or desired for a specific situation.

Synonyms

delivered, provided, supplied

Examples of usage

  • The wedding was expertly catered by a local service.
  • We need to find a restaurant that caters for our event next week.
  • The conference was catered with a variety of international cuisines.
  • They catered the family reunion, making sure everyone had their favorites.

Translations

Translations of the word "catered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fornecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคŸเคฐ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช catered

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disajikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ะฐะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆไพ›ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fourni

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ servido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sunulan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๊ณต๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poskytnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poskytnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆไพ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponujen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veitt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qdim edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ servido

Etymology

The word 'cater' comes from the Middle English word 'caterer,' which is derived from the Old French 'acater,' meaning to collect or to procure. The roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'captare,' which denotes the act of taking or seizing. The evolution of the term aligns with the increasing demand for food services in social gatherings during the Renaissance period. Initially, catering referred to the act of providing provisions for travelers, particularly in inns and taverns. Over the centuries, it expanded to encompass the preparation and service of meals at events, leading to the establishment of professional catering businesses in the 20th century. Today, catering is a recognized profession, integral to the hospitality industry.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,653, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.