cater
gb/kˈeɪtɚ/ us/kˈeɪtɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 7300
étel- és italellátást biztosít, étkeztet, kiszolgál, igényekhez igazodik, rájátszik
VERBO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
to cater [an event] / cater for [people]
We hired a local company to cater the wedding reception.
Egy helyi céget bíztunk meg az esküvői fogadás étel- és italellátásával.
The hotel can cater for up to 300 guests at a time.
A szálloda egyszerre akár 300 vendég étel- és italellátását is tudja biztosítani.
They asked if I could cater a small business lunch next Friday.
The conference was fully catered, with breakfast and lunch included in the price.
She runs a small business that caters private parties and corporate events.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We paid a company to cater our party.
Fizettünk egy cégnek, hogy biztosítsa a bulink étel- és italellátását.
The restaurant often caters for office meetings.
Az étterem gyakran biztosítja irodai megbeszélések étel- és italellátását.
My aunt caters weddings on the weekend.
The school asked a company to cater the graduation dinner.
Erro comum:
Learners often forget the object or preposition and say *"They catered"* when they mean *"They catered the wedding"* or *"They catered for the guests."* Another common mistake is using *"cook"* instead of *"cater";* *"cook" focuses on preparing the food, while *"cater"* means organizing, providing, and often serving food for an event.
Significado
provide food for an event
Colocações
cater an event
|cater a wedding
|cater for guests
|catered lunch
Sinónimos
provide catering for (more explicit and slightly more formal; often used in business contexts)
|
cater for (uses a preposition and focuses more on the people being served than on the event itself)
|
serve (broader verb; can mean bringing food to people without necessarily organizing the whole event)
Antónimos
leave unfed (describes failing to provide food where it is expected)
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go potluck (guests bring their own food instead of having someone cater the event)
Temas
food
|business
|events
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definição
to provide and serve food and drinks for a party, meeting, or other event, usually as a business
To provide and usually serve food and drinks, especially as a paid service for a party, meeting, or other event.
VERBO
B2
2
kiszolgál
B1
Padrão de uso:
to cater for [a group / a need] / cater to [someone/something]
The app is designed to cater for visually impaired users.
Az alkalmazást úgy tervezték, hogy kiszolgálja a látássérült felhasználók igényeit.
Our courses cater to students who work full-time.
Tanfolyamaink a teljes munkaidőben dolgozó hallgatók igényeihez igazodnak.
The new policy does not cater for families with young children.
This website caters to people interested in healthy cooking.
We try to cater for a wide range of learning styles.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This shop caters for people with food allergies.
Ez az üzlet az ételallergiások igényeit szolgálja ki.
The hotel caters to both tourists and business travelers.
A szálloda a turisták és az üzleti utazók igényeit egyaránt kiszolgálja.
The class schedule caters for students who have jobs.
The program does not cater for beginners.
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse *"cater"* with *"care"* and say *"The hotel cares for business people"* when they mean *"caters for"* or *"caters to".* Another common mistake is using *"cater"* without a preposition in this sense, for example *"The website caters young people"* instead of *"caters for young people"* or *"caters to young people."*
Significado
provide for specific needs or wants
Colocações
cater for all ages
|cater for different needs
|cater to customers
|cater to demand
Sinónimos
serve (a very general verb; does not always imply carefully matching specific needs)
|
meet (often used in the phrase *"meet the needs of"*; slightly more formal and neutral in tone)
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accommodate (stresses adjusting to needs or wishes, especially in service and hospitality contexts)
Antónimos
ignore (to pay no attention to the needs or wishes of a group)
|
neglect (suggests failing to provide what is needed or expected over time)
Temas
business
|services
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
to give or offer what a group of people needs or wants, for example services, products, or information
To provide what is needed or wanted by a particular group of people or for a particular situation, not limited to food.
VERBO
C1
3
Padrão de uso:
to cater to [someone’s weaknesses / prejudices / desires]
The show was criticized for catering to harmful stereotypes.
A műsort azért bírálták, mert káros sztereotípiákra játszik rá.
Many tabloids cater to the public’s worst curiosities.
Sok bulvárlap a közönség legalantasabb kíváncsiságát szolgálja ki.
Politicians should lead, not simply cater to popular fears.
Some websites cater to conspiracy theorists and spread misinformation.
The ad campaign blatantly catered to sexist attitudes.
Exemplos para aprendentes
These TV programs cater to people’s fear and anger.
Ezek a tévéműsorok az emberek félelmére és haragjára játszanak rá.
The news site caters to readers who like gossip.
A híroldal a pletykákra éhes olvasókat szolgálja ki.
He writes stories that cater to racist ideas.
Good leaders do not cater to hate.
Erro comum:
Learners may understand *"cater to"* only in the neutral sense of *"provide for"* and miss the negative tone in phrases like *"cater to prejudice"* or *"cater to the lowest common denominator."* It is important to notice the critical or disapproving context around this use.
Significado
indulge or encourage bad tendencies
Colocações
cater to prejudices
|cater to stereotypes
|cater to the lowest common denominator
|cater to selfish interests
Sinónimos
pander (stronger and more clearly negative; often used in political or media contexts)
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indulge (focuses on allowing or encouraging bad habits or desires, sometimes in a personal context)
Antónimos
challenge (to oppose or question people’s prejudices or weak points instead of feeding them)
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confront (to directly address harmful attitudes or desires rather than supporting them)
Temas
society
|media
|ethics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
to give people what they want in a way that supports their bad ideas, weak points, or selfish wishes
To try to please someone by giving them what they want in a way that encourages their weaknesses, bad habits, or prejudices.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
cater
IPA
GB/kˈeɪtɚ/
US/kˈeɪtɚ/
Sílabas e acento
cater (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cater)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: cater
- 3rd Person Singular: caters
- Present Participle: catering
- Past: catered
Família de palavras
Forms
caters
verb
catering
verb
catered
verb
Core family
caterer
noun
Expressões
cater for
1/kˈeɪtɚ fɚ/
phrasal verb
provide for needs or wishes
to give or offer what a person, group, or situation needs or wants
Exemplos
- This gym caters for both beginners and advanced athletes.
- The new law does not cater for people with irregular work hours.
cater for all tastes
1/kˈeɪtɚ fɚ ˈɔl tˈeɪsts/
fixed phrase
offer options for all preferences
to have many different choices so that everyone can find something they like
Exemplos
- The restaurant caters for all tastes, from simple dishes to fine dining.
- Our holiday packages cater for all tastes and budgets.
cater to
1/kˈeɪtɚ tə/
phrasal verb
try to satisfy preferences
to give people what they want or like, often to please them or keep them happy
Exemplos
- The service caters to busy professionals who have little free time.
- Some media outlets cater to fear rather than facts.
cater to someone's needs
1/kˈeɪtɚ tə sˈʌmwˌʌnz nˈidz/
fixed phrase
provide everything someone needs
to give a person all the things or services that they need or want
Exemplos
- The hotel staff catered to his needs throughout his stay.
- The program is designed to cater to the needs of working parents.