cultivate
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cultivate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To prepare and use land for growing crops.
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How to use cultivate
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin cultivare ("to till"), from Latin cultus, from colere ("to till, tend, cultivate").
Full origin of cultivate →Frequently asked questions
What does “cultivate” mean?
The word “cultivate” means to prepare and use land for growing crops. In plain terms, to grow crops on land, or more broadly, to nurture and develop something over time.
How do you pronounce “cultivate”?
“Cultivate” is pronounced KUHL-tih-vayt (/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “cultivate” in a sentence?
Here is “cultivate” used in a sentence: “The family has cultivated this land for three generations.”
What part of speech is “cultivate”?
“Cultivate” is a verb.
Where does the word “cultivate” come from?
The word “cultivate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin cultivare ("to till"), from Latin cultus, from colere ("to till, tend, cultivate").
Is “cultivate” a common word?
“Cultivate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “cultivate” have?
“Cultivate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to prepare and use land for growing crops.