cultivate — to prepare and use land for growing crops or plants
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prepare and use land for growing crops or plants
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother cultivates the most amazing tomatoes that even the neighbors beg for her secret recipe.
- Universities should cultivate critical thinking skills in students rather than just memorization.
- He spent years cultivating his poker face, only to accidentally smile when he got his dream job offer.
cultivate
VERB[/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/]
to prepare and use land for growing crops or plants
The farmer cultivates rows of vegetables in his terraced hillside garden.
CULT (care deeply) + IVATE (action) — by putting daily CULT (care) into reading books, the student worked to cultivate a brilliant and curious mind.
A kind teacher helped motivate the boy to activate his hidden musical skills and cultivate his piano talent.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cultivatus', the past participle of 'colere' (to care for, to till). Originally referred to the literal practice of tilling land and growing crops, but gradually extended metaphorically to mean nurturing talents, relationships, and personal development.
Breakdown
cultiv- (from Latin colere, to till/care for) + -ate (verb-forming suffix indicating action or process).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother cultivates the most amazing tomatoes that even the neighbors beg for her secret recipe.”
“Universities should cultivate critical thinking skills in students rather than just memorization.”
“He spent years cultivating his poker face, only to accidentally smile when he got his dream job offer.”
“The company cultivates a culture of innovation and creativity among its employees.”
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