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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Summer weekends bring crowds, and some wineries cater to large groups with a more social atmosphere.
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
What’s even more exciting is realizing that these looks don’t cater to current beauty standards.
—Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
Properties across the coast cater to pets, families, couples, and solo travelers with equal care.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Many diners at Naar have been planning quick trips with their eye on the prize—in addition to dinner service, Sadhu’s team introduced lunch to cater to visitors looking to break up the drive from Chandigarh to Shimla with a stopover for a meal.
—Sarah Khan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
What’s even more exciting is realizing that these looks don’t cater to current beauty standards.
—Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
Properties across the coast cater to pets, families, couples, and solo travelers with equal care.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Many diners at Naar have been planning quick trips with their eye on the prize—in addition to dinner service, Sadhu’s team introduced lunch to cater to visitors looking to break up the drive from Chandigarh to Shimla with a stopover for a meal.
—Sarah Khan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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