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cultivate
cul·ti·vate [ kúltə vàyt ] (past and past participle cul·ti·vat·ed, present participle cul·ti·vat·ing, 3rd person present singular cul·ti·vates)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. prepare land for crops: to work land or prepare soil for growing crops
2. grow plant: to grow a plant or crop
3. loosen soil: to break up soil with a tool or machine, especially before sowing or planting
4. nurture something: to improve or develop something, usually by study or education
cultivating her interest in science
5. develop acquaintance with somebody: to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage
6. make somebody cultured: to civilize or educate a person or group
[Mid-17th century. < medieval Latin cultivat-, past participle of cultivare< cultivus "cultured" < Latin cult- (see culture)]

cul·ti·va·ble adjective
cul·ti·vat·a·ble adjective
cul·ti·vat·ed adjective
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