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.
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Factor meals are made with health-conscious ingredients that can cater to your dietary needs, ranging from Keto to vegan and beyond.
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Stepping aboard a cruise ship often feels like entering a floating city, complete with endless buffets, poolside cocktails, and attentive staff ready to cater to your every possible need.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
There’s nothing random here—everything has been carefully thought out to cater to all possible tastes.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Stepping aboard a cruise ship often feels like entering a floating city, complete with endless buffets, poolside cocktails, and attentive staff ready to cater to your every possible need.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
There’s nothing random here—everything has been carefully thought out to cater to all possible tastes.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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