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 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

Luxury resort Fontainebleau, approaching its third anniversary, is strategically positioned to cater to this affluent audience. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 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

The Eclipse App As its name suggests, The Eclipse App is available on iOS to cater to all your eclipse needs. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for cater to

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