cultivate
Translation
to grow, to farm, to develop, to nurture
Examples
The farmers cultivate maize and beans.
The farmers cultivate maize and beans.
She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator.
She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator.
He tried to cultivate a friendship with his new colleague.
He tried to cultivate a friendship with his new colleague.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to grow or develop (sth.) The farmers cultivate maize and beans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grow, nurture, foster, develop
Etymology
From Latin 'cultivare', from 'cultus', past participle of 'colere' meaning 'to till, to care for'.
Memory Tips
You can 'cultivate' plants in a field, or 'cultivate' a skill or a friendship.