cultivate

Meanings

• Verb

  To grow or develop (plants, crops, or the land) by adding nutrients or providing care and protection.

  - "The farmer cultivates his land to grow crops."
  - "The gardener cultivates roses in her garden."
  - "The company cultivates talent by investing in employee training."

• Verb

  To bring up (a child) with care and instruction.

  - "Parents cultivate good habits in their children."
  - "The orphanage cultivated the abandoned children."
  - "The school cultivated future leaders."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=519881"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cultivate
ultimate , acclimate , complicate

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Variants

List of all variants of cultivate that leads to same result
cultivatable , cultivate , cultivated , cultivates , cultivating , co-cultivate , co-cultivated , co-cultivates , co-cultivating , co-cultivation , co-cultivations , cocultivate , cocultivated , cocultivates , cocultivating , cocultivation , cocultivations

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Forms

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cultivated, cultivating, cultivatedly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'cultiver', from 'cultivar', to till, to cultivate.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cultivate' comes from the Latin word 'cultus', meaning 'cultivated' or 'tilled'.

2. The first known use of the word 'cultivate' in English was in the 14th century.

3. The process of cultivating grapes for wine is called viticulture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops and the raising of livestock.

2. Horticulture: The art, science, technology, and business involved in growing plants, including cultivation, propagation, harvesting, and distribution.

3. Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, typically at a school or university.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cultivate' is often used metaphorically to describe the development of personal qualities or the refinement of taste. In art, it can refer to the process of preparing a canvas or other surface for painting. In music, it can refer to the process of refining a composition or performance.

How to Memorize "cultivate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a farmer tilling the soil, adding nutrients and caring for his crops.
   - Visualize a parent teaching their child good habits and values.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'cultivate' with 'growth' or 'development'.
   - Associate 'cultivate' with 'care' or 'protection'.
   - Associate 'cultivate' with 'nurturing' or 'tending'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'cultivated' garden, full of beautiful flowers and thriving plants.
   - Remember the phrase 'Cultivate care' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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