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.

Examples of cater to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Summer weekends bring crowds, and some wineries cater to large groups with a more social atmosphere. —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

Rhymes for cater to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue