cultivate

/kˈʌltɪvˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈkəɫtəˌveɪt/

[verb]

to cultivate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to prepare land for raising crops or growing plants

synonyms : crop

work

to raise crops or grow plants

adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

synonyms : domesticate

naturalise

naturalize

tame

teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

synonyms : civilise

Examples

1. Cultivating personal style and inner confidence will be more enduring than just following the latest fads.

2. The woman had always tried to be friends with everyone, but when she needed support during a difficult time, she realized that all men's friend is no man's friend, and that she needed to focus on cultivating deeper, more authentic connections.

3. Cultivate a healthy lifestyle!

4. Cultivate friendships.

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