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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The lawsuit alleges Glock knowingly sells easily modifiable firearms and that the stores cater to criminals.
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The new facility will cater to both current and potential customers in the region, designed to support the growing demand for textiles and apparel in the Indian marketplace.
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Starbucks has announced more plans to overhaul its menu to cater to a more health-conscious consumer.
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Kearns noticed that the preppy look is hot in China at the moment, and Kent & Curwen has been acting fast to cater to the demand.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The new facility will cater to both current and potential customers in the region, designed to support the growing demand for textiles and apparel in the Indian marketplace.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Starbucks has announced more plans to overhaul its menu to cater to a more health-conscious consumer.
—John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Kearns noticed that the preppy look is hot in China at the moment, and Kent & Curwen has been acting fast to cater to the demand.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cater to
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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