cater to

phrase

variants or chiefly British cater for
Synonyms of cater tonext
: 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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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 Some of the rooms cater to suspense and horror fans, while others are more light-hearted. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 This helps to cater to the wide variety of people interested in picking up sports betting. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Avant and Oportun utilizing data beyond traditional credit scores to cater to borrowers with fair or subprime credit. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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