Cultivate: meaning, definitions and examples

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cultivate

[ ˈkʌltɪveɪt ]

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farming

Prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops.

Synonyms

plough, till, work

Examples of usage

Farmers are able to cultivate the land to grow different types of crops.
She cultivated the fields with care and dedication.

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develop

Try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill).

Synonyms

develop, encourage, nurture

Examples of usage

She has been working hard to cultivate a sense of compassion.
He cultivated his love for music from a young age.

Translations

Translations of the word "cultivate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cultivar

🇮🇳 कृषि करना

🇩🇪 kultivieren

🇮🇩 membudidayakan

🇺🇦 культивувати

🇵🇱 uprawiać

🇯🇵 栽培する (saibai suru)

🇫🇷 cultiver

🇪🇸 cultivar

🇹🇷 yetiştirmek

🇰🇷 재배하다 (jaebae hada)

🇸🇦 يزرع

🇨🇿 pěstovat

🇸🇰 pestovať

🇨🇳 耕种 (gēngzhòng)

🇸🇮 gojiti

🇮🇸 rækt

🇰🇿 өсіру

🇬🇪 მოყვანა (moqvana)

🇦🇿 böyütmək

🇲🇽 cultivar

Word origin

The word 'cultivate' originated from the Latin word 'cultivare', which means to till or cultivate. The term has been used since the 17th century to refer to the process of preparing and working on land to raise crops. Over time, 'cultivate' has expanded to include the development of skills, qualities, or relationships. It emphasizes the idea of nurturing and fostering growth, whether in agriculture or personal development.

See also: cult, culture, cultured, enculturation, occult.