cater to

phrase

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.

Examples of cater to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beymen has also introduced a new stand-alone beauty format, Beymen Beauty Studio, or BBS, to cater to rapidly growing demand for categories including niche fragrances, makeup and skin care. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

With a menu and prices that cater to the families and a hot spot for those looking for an evening out, The Pike will open this month at 36 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton. — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Kids' menus and spa treatments cater to younger guests, while babysitting can be arranged on request. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Just seeing a woman of color dominating a sport that didn’t always cater to them historically. — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for cater to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue