Cultivate

In layman's terms - to prepare and grow (soil) or develop and improve skill

Cultivate Definition & Meaning

The word cultivate means to prepare and work on land in order to grow crops or plants. It can also mean to encourage the development of skill, quality or ability of something.

Cultivate Used in a Sentence

1. The farmer spent hours cultivating his fields, preparing the soil and planting the seeds for harvest.
2. She made a conscious effort to cultivate more meaningful relationships with her friends and family.
3. The school aims to cultivate a love of learning in all of its students.

Cultivate Similar Words & Phrases (Synonyms)

1. Foster
2. Develop
3. Nurture
4. Promote
5. Encourage

Cultivate Opposite Words & Phrases (Antonyms)

1. Neglect
2. Abandon
3. Stifle
4. Hinder
5. Destroy