cater to

phrase

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

Built for comfort and longevity with replaceable components and app control, these headsets cater to diverse gaming needs. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Speaking of savory snacks, gifting a sampler trio is a great way to cater to a larger household with multiple palates. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

While local options like New Path cater to individuals, Idaho doesn’t have anywhere designed with parents and children in mind, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean said. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2026

A lot of the young performers are starting to cater to the interest in physical media, too, because artists make more money selling tangible things. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for cater to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue