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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Dozens of breweries in the state have done something similar over the past few years in order to cater to more than just beer drinkers.
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Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
The Mayor and every Deputy Mayor have the responsibility to prioritize New York City and New Yorkers, not cater to the Trump's administration's extremism that seeks to sow fear and tear New York City families apart.
—Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Not only is this extra layer of bedding known for being (a lot) more affordable than investing in a brand-new bed, but most also cater to specific sleep needs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
From romantic flower bouquets to yummy treats delivered fresh for that long-distance love in another city or state, plenty of options are available that cater to different tastes and interests.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
The Mayor and every Deputy Mayor have the responsibility to prioritize New York City and New Yorkers, not cater to the Trump's administration's extremism that seeks to sow fear and tear New York City families apart.
—Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Not only is this extra layer of bedding known for being (a lot) more affordable than investing in a brand-new bed, but most also cater to specific sleep needs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
From romantic flower bouquets to yummy treats delivered fresh for that long-distance love in another city or state, plenty of options are available that cater to different tastes and interests.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 25 Jan. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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