Pander (Verb)
Meaning 1
Arrange for sexual partners for others.
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The politician was accused of using his influence to pander for wealthy donors who sought companionship in exchange for campaign contributions.
- Her assistant had been caught trying to pander for the demanding film star, matching him with models and actresses.
- A leaked investigation revealed a high-end brokerage firm would pander for some of its key clients by providing them with escorts.
- Some argued that certain dating apps pander for individuals looking for casual relationships or brief encounters.
- Rumors had long circulated that the infamous party promoter would pander for his guests by hiring people to mingle and entertain them.
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Meaning 2
Yield (to); give satisfaction to.
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The actor pandered to the director's whims, altering his performance to fit the desired vision.
- The company has been accused of pandering to environmentalists by using misleading advertising.
- She pandered to her children's every demand, spoiling them with expensive gifts.
- The politician has been criticized for pandering to special interest groups with promises of favorable policies.
- He pandered to her vanity by complimenting her on her exquisite taste in fashion.