cater to — to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪtər tuː/
Korean meaning: ~의 요구나 기호에 맞추다, ~을 위해 서비스를 제공하다
Korean pronunciation: **케이**터 투
Example Sentences
- The hotel caters to business travelers with 24-hour room service and free WiFi.
- My mom's cooking always caters to everyone's dietary restrictions, even my pet hamster's.
- The new shopping mall caters to young people with trendy brands and gaming zones.
cater to
VERB//ˈkeɪtər tuː//
to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something

a chef carefully prepares a special gluten-free meal while checking notes about a customer's dietary restrictions. The waiter takes the custom dish from the kitchen and walks toward a table where a family with food allergies waits expectantly. The chef smiles while arranging the plate to make it look appetizing and safe for the customer. The waiter approaches the grateful family who point excitedly at their specially prepared meal. Other restaurant staff in the background adjust table settings and bring different meals to various customers based on their individual orders. staff providing exactly what is wanted and needed by each specific customer
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The waiter will cater to you now, talk later!
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Origin
cater는 16세기 프랑스어 'acater(구매하다)'에서 유래되었고, 원래는 연회나 파티를 위해 음식을 제공하는 것을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 더 넓은 의미의 '요구에 맞춰 서비스를 제공하다'로 확장되었습니다.
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“The hotel caters to business travelers with 24-hour room service and free WiFi.”
“My mom's cooking always caters to everyone's dietary restrictions, even my pet hamster's.”
“The new shopping mall caters to young people with trendy brands and gaming zones.”
“This dating app caters to people who are obsessed with their pets - finally, a place for crazy cat ladies!”
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