Pander To

Pronunciation: /ˈpændər tuː/

Definitions of pander to

verb to gratify or indulge someone's desires or tastes, often in a negative or insincere way

Example Sentences

A1 She always panders to her boss in order to get a promotion.

A2 The politician tried to pander to the voters by promising lower taxes.

B1 The company decided to pander to the demands of their customers by offering a new product line.

B2 The celebrity was accused of pandering to the media for attention.

C1 The author refused to pander to popular trends and instead wrote what she believed in.

C2 The director was criticized for pandering to the studio's demands and compromising the artistic integrity of the film.

Examples of pander to in a Sentence

formal It is unethical for a politician to pander to special interest groups.

informal I can't believe she's just pandering to get more votes.

slang Stop pandering to him just because you want him to like you.

figurative She refused to pander to his ego and stood her ground.

Grammatical Forms of pander to

• past tense: pandered
• plural: pander to
• comparative: more pandered
• superlative: most pandered
• present tense: panders to
• future tense: will pander to
• perfect tense: has pandered to
• continuous tense: is pandering to
• singular: panders to
• positive degree: pander to
• infinitive: to pander to
• gerund: pandering to
• participle: pandered

Origin and Evolution of pander to

First Known Use: 1529 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pander' originates from Old French 'pandere' which means to provide or procure. It was used in reference to a procurer of prostitutes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pander' evolved to also mean someone who caters to the desires or vices of others, often in a negative or exploitative manner.