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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Febal Casa’s new stores are centered around a total living concept and positioned to cater to the completion of the home and include kitchens, living spaces and bedrooms. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Other lines cater to travelers who want adventure by day and a livelier experience at night. — Julie Jones, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 Most sheet masks only cater to the face, but this one comes with a contouring mask for your jawline and neck. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 In response, villagers restructured their economy to cater to their new guests. — Belén Fernández, Harpers Magazine, 22 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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