Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To provide and serve food and drink, often for an event or group.
Cater
/ˈkeɪtə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The chef catered the high-end fashion show with elegance.
We hired a company to cater the wedding banquet.
The local deli caters weekly lunches for businesses.
Etymology:
The word cater comes from the Middle English catour, derived from the Old French acater, meaning to buy or provide food. Its origins trace back to the Late Latin accaptāre, meaning to acquire.
Usage Statistics:
38 mentions per 1 million words 
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