cater Definition

cater
verb

catered, catering
1. Only in phrases below.

Etymology: 17c as verb; 15c in obsolete sense ‘a buyer of provisions': from French acater to buy.

Phrasal Verb: cater for someone or something

To supply food, accommodation or entertainment for them.To make provision for them; to take them into account.

Phrasal Verb: cater to something

To indulge or pander to (unworthy desires, etc).