Topic: AGRICULTURE
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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Medieval Latin |
| Origin: | , past participle of cultivare, from cultivus 'used for crops', from Latin cultus, past participle of colere 'to cultivate' |
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cul‧ti‧vate
[transitive]
[transitive]1TAC to prepare and use land for growing crops and plants : 
The land was too rocky to cultivate.
The land was too rocky to cultivate.2 formal to plant and take care of a particular crop [= grow]: We cultivated maize and watermelons.
We cultivated maize and watermelons.3 to work hard to develop a particular skill, attitude, or quality : Try to cultivate a more relaxed and positive approach to life. The company has been successful in cultivating a very professional image.
Try to cultivate a more relaxed and positive approach to life.The company has been successful in cultivating a very professional image.4 to make an effort to develop a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone who can help you : Professor Gladwyn would be an acquaintance worth cultivating.
Professor Gladwyn would be an acquaintance worth cultivating.