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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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 31 July 2025
These benefits might be subjective, but plenty of manufacturers cater to serious players who want smaller screens.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
The Ambassador is equipped with a range of amenities to cater to your needs.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
This isn't unusual for remote access software, which tends to cater to the corporate IT market.
—Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 15 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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