cater to
idiom
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.
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In addition to the four brands, Walmart has been going through its private brand portfolio to modernize, elevate and/or relaunch brands, including No Boundaries, Joyspun and Weekend Academy, to cater to its growing audience and demographics.
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Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The Limited trim proves that the South Korean brand can also cater to drivers who enjoy the finer things.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
While bringing Ohtani out of the bullpen is tempting, especially for those who remember his closeout performance at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, there's a better way to handle it, because of the rules Major League Baseball created to help cater to Ohtani's unique two-way abilities.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
American Airlines Meanwhile, the union that represents American's attendants is pushing the carrier add more crew members on board to cater to the larger business-class cabins.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
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Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The Limited trim proves that the South Korean brand can also cater to drivers who enjoy the finer things.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
While bringing Ohtani out of the bullpen is tempting, especially for those who remember his closeout performance at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, there's a better way to handle it, because of the rules Major League Baseball created to help cater to Ohtani's unique two-way abilities.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
American Airlines Meanwhile, the union that represents American's attendants is pushing the carrier add more crew members on board to cater to the larger business-class cabins.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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