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

At high end marinas that cater to superyachts, costs can range from $60 to $100 per foot monthly. — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Ditching some middle seats is just the latest evolution of how major US airlines cater to passengers willing to pay extra for comfort. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Luxury lines mainly cater to older adults and retirees, though younger adults in their late 30s and 40s can also find plenty of things to do on a luxury cruise. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

With fewer international visitors to cater to, the atmosphere is easygoing and laid-back; no black transfer vans or aspiring DJs here. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for cater to

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