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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These businesses also have specific purchasing behaviors and needs: Most require flexible purchasing options and personalized solutions that cater to their unique challenges. —

Brandon Spear, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Companies like Hometown, which cater to underserved markets while leveraging scalable solutions, represent the future of sustainable growth. —

Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 Under Hartzell's stewardship, UT embarked on an effort to build institutes and centers that cater to conservatives. —

Asher Price, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 Hyper-palatable foods—combinations of fat and sugar, or fat and salt, or salt and carbs—cater to these tastes but are rare in nature. —

Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cater to