cultivate
Translation
to cultivate, to grow, to foster, to nurture
Examples
Farmers cultivate crops in the fields.
Farmers cultivate crops in the fields.
She cultivated a love for classical music.
She cultivated a love for classical music.
He tried to cultivate a relationship with his boss.
He tried to cultivate a relationship with his boss.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prepare and use land for crops Farmers cultivate the land.
((sth.)) to develop a quality or skill She cultivated an interest in art.
((sb.)) to try to win the friendship of (sb.) He cultivated the new client.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grow, raise, develop, foster; Antonyms: neglect, destroy
Etymology
From Latin 'cultus', past participle of 'colere' meaning 'to till, cultivate'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'culture'. To cultivate something is to grow it, whether it's a plant, a skill, or a friendship, much like developing a culture.