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

While some via ferratas cater to expert rock climbers looking for tough challenges, Tahoe’s encourages visitors of all ages and fitness levels to try it out and test their abilities. — Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Because many users are content with – or actively prefer – vague, simplified summaries, developers have optimized AI models to cater to that baseline. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Its offerings cater to East Charlotte’s immigrant community, which is largely South Asian and Latino. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

The pawprint economy is alive and well here in 2026, and brands are stepping up to cater to our canine companions. — Rebecca Norris, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for cater to

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