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

About 75% of workers in Asia are exposed to extreme heat, including employees like food vendors and delivery drivers, who often cater to tourists, according to the World Meteorological Organization. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Airlines cater to them by selling small, cheap seats, offering legroom as an add-on to those willing to pay for it. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Purohit’s mother, Annette Rippe, already had to leave two other care homes that couldn’t cater to her behavioral needs. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

This shift highlights education stocks, as leading companies now cater to diverse learners beyond traditional degrees. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for cater to

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