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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In an interview, Vivianne Garcia-Tunon, Auberge Collection’s vice president, well-being, said programs like these are a sign of the times and cater to new generations, looking for more than just a hotel stay.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
American Airlines Meanwhile, the union that represents American's attendants is pushing the carrier add more crew members on board to cater to the larger business-class cabins.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Instead, roles were created with children in mind, leadership positions were crafted to cater to the value that children embody and mentorship opportunities were implemented in the fabric of the Center–mentorship opportunities that focused on an older member’s influence on their younger peers.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Travelers seeking these hassle-free properties that cater to the 18-and-over set run the gamut.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
American Airlines Meanwhile, the union that represents American's attendants is pushing the carrier add more crew members on board to cater to the larger business-class cabins.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Instead, roles were created with children in mind, leadership positions were crafted to cater to the value that children embody and mentorship opportunities were implemented in the fabric of the Center–mentorship opportunities that focused on an older member’s influence on their younger peers.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Travelers seeking these hassle-free properties that cater to the 18-and-over set run the gamut.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.
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