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 And why would Trump’s completely normal V.P. pick turn his back on his trans friend and his former political beliefs to cater to the very people who would attack someone like his wife? —

Samantha Allen, Them, 2 Aug. 2024 Preferring to cater to a much more refined clientele, Christof nearly calls off the duel. —

Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 July 2024 How will Riley adjust his offense to cater to his new quarterback? —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024 These are the Parisian hotels ready to cater to all types of families. —

Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cater to

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