The meaning of PANDER is to say, do, or provide what someone (such as an audience) wants or demands even though it is not good, proper, reasonable, etc. —usually used with to.

PANDER definition: to cater to or profit from the weaknesses or vices of others. See examples of pander used in a sentence.

If you pander to someone or to their wishes, you do everything that they want, often to get some advantage for yourself. He has offended the party's traditional base by pandering to the rich …

Treating someone well (Definition of pander to someone/something from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

1. To act as a go-between or liaison in sexual intrigues; function as a procurer. 2. To cater to the lower tastes and desires of others or exploit their weaknesses: "He refused to pander to …

Definition of pander verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

pander to, [~ + to + object] to provide or furnish (a person or people) with something that satisfies their low desires or that appeals to their prejudices or fears: Those newspapers pander to the …

To pander means to gratify or indulge someone's desires or tastes, especially in a negative or disingenuous way. It often involves satisfying someone's base or immoral cravings.

To pander is to appease or gratify, and often in a negative, self-serving way.

To cater to someone's desires, interests, or prejudices in an excessive or inappropriate way in order to gain their favor or support. "The band's latest album was said to pander to the current …