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Present participle for to break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
“In early spring, gently cultivate the soil around the base of the tree with a trowel or hoe.”
Present participle for to raise or grow (plants)
“The farmers here cultivate the tall trees that look much like the coconut palm.”
(of a quality or skill) Present participle for to become better at
“I use various methods to cultivate my foreign language skills.”
(of a quality or skill) Present participle for to acquire
“After traveling through parts of Asia, I would eventually cultivate a taste for spicy foods.”
(of a quality of skill) Present participle for to foster the growth or development of
“Teachers at the school often do their best to cultivate an interest in reading among the students.”
Present participle for to try to win the friendship or favor of (someone)
“As a businessman, I had to cultivate those I saw as potential clients.”
Present participle for to bring to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced
Present participle for to look after or take special care of
Present participle for to encourage or raise the spirits of
Present participle for to make, create or manufacture, usually from components or raw materials
Present participle for to strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
Present participle for to affect
Present participle for to domesticate (an animal)
Present participle for to give strength to on a physiological level
Present participle for to be creative or imaginative
Present participle for to act as someone's mentor
Present participle for to pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favor
Present participle for to gradually appear or develop
Present participle for to influence or induce someone to believe or do something
Present participle for to care for (someone) lovingly
Present participle for to develop or become mature
Present participle for to conduct or devote oneself to
Present participle for to hold or display a specified thought or emotion
Relating to intellectual or artistic progress, advancement or achievements
Tending to improve, or in the process of being improved
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