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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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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The five tax software companies below cater to different types of filers, and each has its own unique features.
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The lawsuit reflects the close relationship between Trump Media and Rumble, which cater to the same right-wing audience and are headquartered within a few miles of each other on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
With a mission to cater to Black hair, the brand built a devoted following, offering everything from deeply nourishing conditioners to cult-favorite hair masks.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
The five tax software companies below cater to different types of filers, and each has its own unique features.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit reflects the close relationship between Trump Media and Rumble, which cater to the same right-wing audience and are headquartered within a few miles of each other on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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