cater to
idiom
variants
or chiefly British cater for
: to provide what is wanted or needed by (someone or something)
The inn caters exclusively to foreign tourists.
The library caters to scientists.
That store caters for middle-class taste.
(disapproving) As a child he was spoiled by parents who catered to his every need.
Examples of cater to in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In all seriousness, some hotels actually exist to cater to little people, so start there.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Chelsea is proposing to divvy up the overall project into three components that would be independently financed and constructed to cater to the needs of low-income families, seniors and the workforce population.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
What supporters and critics have to say Supporters of further expansion say House Bill 823 will empower every parent to cater to their individual child’s needs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024
Popular on Variety The market aims to cater to filmmakers, producers, distributors, financiers, sales agents, legal, talent managers, festival directors and those looking to collaborate in the U.S. and invest in projects from the South Asian diasporic community.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2024
Target’s latest moves are just another example of how companies are struggling to cater to different groups of customers at a time of extreme cultural divides, particularly around transgender rights.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 10 May 2024
Other top-of-the-poster names include YouTube favorite Slaughter To Prevail, a booking designed to cater to 13-to-35-year-olds, and Testament, which topped a survey of most desirable bookings for the rejuvenated Milwaukee Metal Fest, Jasta said.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Additionally, tennis and pickleball courts cater to those who prefer a racquet in hand, ensuring there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
—Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate, Llc, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024
One of the advantages of living in Miami is that there are so many restaurants and activities that cater to multiple groups.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
Chelsea is proposing to divvy up the overall project into three components that would be independently financed and constructed to cater to the needs of low-income families, seniors and the workforce population.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
What supporters and critics have to say Supporters of further expansion say House Bill 823 will empower every parent to cater to their individual child’s needs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024
Popular on Variety The market aims to cater to filmmakers, producers, distributors, financiers, sales agents, legal, talent managers, festival directors and those looking to collaborate in the U.S. and invest in projects from the South Asian diasporic community.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2024
Target’s latest moves are just another example of how companies are struggling to cater to different groups of customers at a time of extreme cultural divides, particularly around transgender rights.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 10 May 2024
Other top-of-the-poster names include YouTube favorite Slaughter To Prevail, a booking designed to cater to 13-to-35-year-olds, and Testament, which topped a survey of most desirable bookings for the rejuvenated Milwaukee Metal Fest, Jasta said.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Additionally, tennis and pickleball courts cater to those who prefer a racquet in hand, ensuring there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
—Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate, Llc, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024
One of the advantages of living in Miami is that there are so many restaurants and activities that cater to multiple groups.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
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