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/
Korean meaning: 경작하다, 재배하다
Korean pronunciation: **컬**티베이트
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
A farmer cultivates the rich soil around growing vegetable crops
Cultivate the land, educate the heart, motivate the soul!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'cultivatus'에서 유래되었으며, 'colere(돌보다, 경작하다)'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 땅을 갈고 작물을 기르는 것을 의미했지만, 점차 재능이나 관계를 기르고 발전시키는 비유적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝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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