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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The company works closely with brand partners to merchandise collections based on location, with Dubai Mall — which welcomed 111 million visitors in 2024 — receiving different assortments than other locations to cater to tourists versus local consumers.
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
By blending healthcare facilities with residential, commercial and recreational spaces, these developments can cater to all aspects of life.
—John Krpan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Most of the company’s hotels cater to business travelers, but Blossom Hibiya is part of new expansion plans to create hotels that appeal to leisure travelers.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
SMBs’ shift toward more conservative spending will impact service providers who cater to this market.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
By blending healthcare facilities with residential, commercial and recreational spaces, these developments can cater to all aspects of life.
—John Krpan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Most of the company’s hotels cater to business travelers, but Blossom Hibiya is part of new expansion plans to create hotels that appeal to leisure travelers.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
SMBs’ shift toward more conservative spending will impact service providers who cater to this market.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Cater to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cater%20to. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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