cultivate
//ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt//
Verb
cultivateInfinitive
cultivatePresent tense
cultivatedPast tense
cultivatedPast participle
cultivatingPresent participle
cultivatesThird-person singular
1
To prepare and use land for growing crops or plants.
Farmers cultivate the land to grow rice.
2
To grow or raise plants or crops by tending to them.
My grandmother cultivates tomatoes in her garden every summer.
3
To develop or improve a quality, skill, or relationship through effort and attention.
She worked hard to cultivate her public speaking skills.
4
To try to win the friendship or favor of someone.
She cultivated influential people in the industry to advance her career.