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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How airlines got here Carriers raced to add seats between the U.S. and Europe to cater to post-pandemic travel demand. —

Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024 The luxury giant aims to streamline its recruitment process to cater to its many brands. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 31 Oct. 2024 Successive Democratic presidents abandoned a commitment to labor to enhance the economic interests of the college educated and cater to their cultural concerns. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 As more resorts cater to specific tastes and interests, the industry is rising to meet the demands of travelers seeking both luxury and value. —

Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cater to