cater for

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle for

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Meanings

1

Provide what a particular person or group needs or wants

What Is Neededuncommonbritish English

Mainly British English.

Why “for”? A need requires action, is included in a plan, or is met by a service.

“The menu caters for people who do not eat meat.”
The menu offers suitable food for people who do not eat meat.
“The course caters for complete beginners.”
The course gives beginners the teaching they need.

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allow for

Same for pattern: what is needed

Include a possible need, cost, or delay in a plan

call for

Same for pattern: what is needed

Publicly demand that something happen; Require a particular action or quality

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