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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Adults can relax at the spa and casino, while diverse dining options cater to every palate, including picky eaters.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Plus, Marathon will cater to harder-core players rather than ARC, generally speaking, so switching over may be a hard sell.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In states like Hawaii and California, where land prices are incredibly high, developers are often limited to building high-end luxury homes that cater to only a small segment of the population.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
The entry-point collector’s tool is just the latest effort out of the X-Rite subsidiary as Pantone works to cater to the evolving needs of creativity.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Plus, Marathon will cater to harder-core players rather than ARC, generally speaking, so switching over may be a hard sell.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In states like Hawaii and California, where land prices are incredibly high, developers are often limited to building high-end luxury homes that cater to only a small segment of the population.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
The entry-point collector’s tool is just the latest effort out of the X-Rite subsidiary as Pantone works to cater to the evolving needs of creativity.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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