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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It's aimed firmly at professional photographers, and it's loaded with features that cater to that level of skill.
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Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Zelensky recognized the stark choice in a somber speech to the nation on Friday, casting the plan as a choice between losing the United States as an ally and giving in to Russian demands, which many of the 28 points cater to.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
Beaches Kids Camps are Advanced Certified Autism Centers staffed by team members with the training and expertise to cater to children of all ages with autism or other special needs.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
Rtic recently launched its Happy Hour Collection with lowball, pint, and wine-glass-sized mugs to cater to your cocktail or mocktail of choice.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
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Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Zelensky recognized the stark choice in a somber speech to the nation on Friday, casting the plan as a choice between losing the United States as an ally and giving in to Russian demands, which many of the 28 points cater to.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
Beaches Kids Camps are Advanced Certified Autism Centers staffed by team members with the training and expertise to cater to children of all ages with autism or other special needs.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
Rtic recently launched its Happy Hour Collection with lowball, pint, and wine-glass-sized mugs to cater to your cocktail or mocktail of choice.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025.
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