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 

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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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