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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The ranch is designed to cater to families, with kid-friendly activities throughout the day and rooms with multiple beds.
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Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Saks Global plans to shutter most of its Sak Off 5th stores as the bankrupt retailer looks to slash costs and cater to higher-income customers.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Aside from skiing, alpine resorts now cater to interests beyond snow sports.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Even the Sanctuarium had enjoyed an upgrade, adding two more expensive tiers to cater to rich Chinese families.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Saks Global plans to shutter most of its Sak Off 5th stores as the bankrupt retailer looks to slash costs and cater to higher-income customers.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Aside from skiing, alpine resorts now cater to interests beyond snow sports.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Even the Sanctuarium had enjoyed an upgrade, adding two more expensive tiers to cater to rich Chinese families.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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