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

The non-profits will provide bespoke training and consultation about social and emotional development to around 50 early education practitioners at two nursery schools, classrooms that typically cater to children aged 3 and 4, in the two boroughs. —Simon Perry, People.com, 13 June 2025

With the rise of casual dining experiences, munchie boards cater to those who enjoy picking at food over a long period, allowing guests to nibble and mingle without the pressure of a sit-down meal. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025

At particular risk are brands that cater to lower-income consumers — a category to which McDonald's belongs. —Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 10 June 2025

From Long Beach’s vibrant jazz notes to the thumping basslines echoing through San Bernardino’s sprawling venues, the festival calendar in Southern California is packed with events that cater to every kind of music lover. —Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 5 June 2025

Rhymes for cater to

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