Often used negatively, implying overindulgence or inappropriate gratification. The restaurant panders to excess by offering all-you-can-eat ribs.
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Not Always Literal
Can be figurative, as organizations don't have desires but cater to people's desires. The app panders to the users' wish for convenience.
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Subjective Perception
What's considered 'pandering' can vary based on cultural or individual views of excess. Some argue reality TV panders to the lowest common denominator.