Cultivates Meaning in English
word · lemma: cultivate
ˈkəɫtɪˌveɪts
KUHL-ti-vayts
kˈʌltɪvˌeɪts
KUL-ti-vayts
Definition
To prepare and use land for growing crops, or to develop a skill, habit, or relationship by careful attention.
Usage & Nuances
Formal to neutral register. Often used literally in farming ('cultivates the land') and figuratively ('cultivates a friendship', 'cultivates patience'). Common error: do not confuse with just 'grow' (which is more general). 'Cultivates' implies ongoing care and effort.
Spanish: cultiva - fomentaPortuguese (BR): cultiva - desenvolvePortuguese (PT): cultiva - desenvolveChinese (Simplified): 耕种 - 培养Chinese (Traditional): 耕種 - 培養Hindi: उगाता है - विकसित करता हैArabic: يزرع - ينمّيBengali: চাষ করেন - বিকাশ করেনRussian: возделывает - развиваетJapanese: 育てる - 栽培するVietnamese: trồng trọt - nuôi dưỡngKorean: 재배하다 - 기르다 - 키우다Turkish: yetiştirir - geliştirirUrdu: کاشت کرتا ہے - پروان چڑھاتا ہےIndonesian: membudidayakan - mengembangkan
Example Sentences
She cultivates vegetables in her garden.
basic
He cultivates strong friendships at work.
basic
A good teacher cultivates curiosity in students.
basic
She cultivates her garden every weekend—it’s her way to relax.
natural
He cultivates a habit of reading before bed.
natural
Our company cultivates innovation by encouraging new ideas.
natural