cultivate
word
Definition
To prepare and use land for growing plants or crops. It can also mean to develop a skill, quality, or relationship through effort.
Usage & Nuances
'Cultivate' is formal and used in farming or when talking about developing skills, habits, or relationships ('cultivate friendship', 'cultivate talent'). It is not used for animals. Don't confuse with 'grow' (which is less formal and more general).
Spanish: cultivar - desarrollar (habilidad)Portuguese (BR): cultivar - desenvolver (habilidade)Portuguese (PT): cultivar - desenvolver (competência)Chinese (Simplified): 耕种 - 培养 (能力)Chinese (Traditional): 耕種 - 培養 (能力)Hindi: कृषि करना - विकसित करना (कौशल)Arabic: يزرع - يطوّر (مهارة)Bengali: চাষ করা - বিকাশ করাRussian: возделывать - выращивать - развиватьJapanese: 耕す - 育てる - 養うVietnamese: trồng trọt - nuôi dưỡng - phát triểnKorean: 경작하다 - 기르다 - 함양하다Turkish: yetiştirmek - geliştirmekUrdu: کاشت کرنا - پروان چڑھاناIndonesian: mengolah - membina - menanam
Example Sentences
Farmers cultivate rice in this region.
basic
She is trying to cultivate better study habits.
basic
It takes patience to cultivate friendships.
basic
He moved to the countryside to cultivate organic vegetables.
natural
If you want success, you need to cultivate discipline.
natural
You should cultivate contacts in your industry to find new opportunities.
natural