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

To cater to Chinese consumers’ dry skin in wintertime, the Estée Lauder brand developed a longevity product, Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Age Reversal Essence Oil. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

A number of these schools also feature dual language and personalized learning programs that cater to students’ needs and learning styles. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Of course, not every hotel has the capacity to install a dedicated Pilates studio, requiring a bit of extra ingenuity to cater to the demands of travelers who consider Pilates a nonnegotiable part of their routine. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for cater to

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