cultivate
(verb)
verb
1. foster the growth of
Definition categories: creation
2. prepare for crops
- cultivate the land
Definition categories: creation, fix, prepare, ready, set
3. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
- Cultivate your musical taste
Similar word(s): civilise, civilize, educate, school, train
Definition categories: social, down, polish, refine
4. adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
Similar word(s): domesticate, naturalise, naturalize, tame
Definition categories: change, accommodate, adapt
Sentences with cultivate as a verb:
- Farmers should cultivate their crops to get a good harvest.
- They tried to cultivate an interest in learning among their students.