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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The rebrand and marketing campaign will attempt in part to cater to those tendencies. Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Our shopping editors have seen firsthand which denim brands cater to long-legged ladies and which fall short (literally). Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 The report has not been independently validated, and was drafted by Capitol Matrix Consulting — a firm that tends to cater to industry and business groups challenging regulations. Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Over the years, platforms have launched that cater to this intersection, but staying the course has proved tough. Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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