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Meaning of Cultivate
The primary meaning of "cultivate" is to prepare and use land for growing crops, or to try to develop or improve something, such as a skill or a relationship.
Definitions
- To prepare and use land for growing crops, or to grow a particular crop
- * To try to develop or improve something, such as a skill or a relationship, by giving it attention and care
- * To promote the growth or development of something, such as an idea or a feeling
Etymology of Cultivate
The word "cultivate" comes from the Latin "cultivare", which is a combination of "cultus" (care, cultivation) and "vare" (to till, to cultivate)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe the act of tilling and preparing land for crops, and later to describe the act of developing or improving something
Example Uses
- The farmer cultivates the land to grow wheat and corn
- * She cultivates a sense of community by volunteering at local events
- * The company cultivates relationships with its clients by providing excellent customer service