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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This is an inclusive alternative to luxury brands, and is smart, affordable, and designed to cater to the needs of those who toss and turn because of the heat or back discomfort.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
At the same time, media companies cater to readers who typically aren’t attorneys and who want content presented in straightforward, interesting and digestible stories.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
There’s a new crop of chic, modern calendars that cater to almost every interest under the sun (not to mention an older age range).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
While bringing Ohtani out of the bullpen is tempting, especially for those who remember his closeout performance at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, there's a better way to handle it, because of the rules Major League Baseball created to help cater to Ohtani's unique two-way abilities.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
At the same time, media companies cater to readers who typically aren’t attorneys and who want content presented in straightforward, interesting and digestible stories.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
There’s a new crop of chic, modern calendars that cater to almost every interest under the sun (not to mention an older age range).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
While bringing Ohtani out of the bullpen is tempting, especially for those who remember his closeout performance at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, there's a better way to handle it, because of the rules Major League Baseball created to help cater to Ohtani's unique two-way abilities.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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