cultivate

verb C1

Meaning

To cultivate is to prepare and use land for crops or gardening, but it also encompasses the broader act of fostering growth, development, and refinement in various contexts, such as skills, relationships, or ideas, often through deliberate and sustained e
💡 While "cultivate" is often associated with agriculture, its metaphorical use in personal and professional development is prevalent; however, care should be taken not to conflate it with mere passive encouragement, as cultivation implies active involvement and nurturing.

Example Sentences

Farmers cultivate the land carefully to ensure a good harvest .
Researchers cultivate bacteria under controlled conditions to study their behavior .
The university aims to cultivate critical thinking skills in students .
We need to cultivate strong relationships with our key clients .

Never forget "cultivate"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every C1 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000