cultivate

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Mediaeval Latin cultivatus, the past participle of cultivare, from cultus 'cult, care, cultivation'.

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to cultivate

Third person singular
cultivates

Simple past
cultivated

Past participle
cultivated

Present participle
cultivating

to cultivate (third-person singular simple present cultivates, present participle cultivating, simple past and past participle cultivated)

  1. To grow plants, notably crops
    Farmers should cultivate their crops to get a good harvest.
  2. To nurture; tend
    They tried to cultivate an interest in learning among their students.
  3. To turn or stir soil in preparation for planting.

[edit] Translations

to grow plants, notably crops
to nurture; tend
To turn or stir soil in preparation for planting
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