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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That shift favors those who work directly with clients — a private banker with a roster of rich investors, traders who cater to hedge fund and pension managers, or investment bankers with relationships with Fortune 500 CEOs, for instance.
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Denver offers a wide variety of activities that cater to all travelers.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This year, the two decided to work together to delve deeper into the research of what well-being means for Chinese people today, and how brands like Lululemon can better cater to Chinese consumers with insights gained from the report.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
More Accommodation Options Tokyo is renowned for its hotels that cater to both luxury and budget-minded travelers.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Denver offers a wide variety of activities that cater to all travelers.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
This year, the two decided to work together to delve deeper into the research of what well-being means for Chinese people today, and how brands like Lululemon can better cater to Chinese consumers with insights gained from the report.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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