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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Winemakers everywhere plan to cater to that thirst.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Aside from having different types of seeds to cater to bird palettes, putting up distinct styles can attract larger birds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Clubs, hotels, bars and restaurants that cater to tourists or wealthy White immigrants look quite different from the rest of Mexico City.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Not only is this extra layer of bedding known for being (a lot) more affordable than investing in a brand-new bed, but most also cater to specific sleep needs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Aside from having different types of seeds to cater to bird palettes, putting up distinct styles can attract larger birds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Clubs, hotels, bars and restaurants that cater to tourists or wealthy White immigrants look quite different from the rest of Mexico City.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Not only is this extra layer of bedding known for being (a lot) more affordable than investing in a brand-new bed, but most also cater to specific sleep needs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 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 3 Jan. 2026.
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