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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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Leven Downtown is also expected to cater to the office tenants that will share its building, a 30-story skyscraper.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Through this program, GM is learning how to cater to these ultra-rich customers.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead of a set schedule and activities with no wiggle room, retreats will start to cater to your wants and needs.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Jan. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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