cater · verb I or T /ˈkeɪt̬.ər/
cater
C1 to provide and often serve food and drinks for a particular event
Dictionary example:
We hired a local chef to cater our parents' anniversary party.
Learner example:
I can understand why you shortlisted these three proposals as all of them seem good enough to cater for our canteen. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swedish)
cater to sb/sth
C1 to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular group of people
Dictionary examples:
Our magazines cater to professionals such as lawyers and physicians.
This legislation simply caters to a small minority and shouldn't be passed.
Learner example:
Retail establishments have enhanced and multiplied [their] product offerings to cater to a wider market. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Tagalog)
