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