cul
ti
vate
Third Person
cultivates
Present Participle
cultivating
Past Tense
cultivated
Past Participle
cultivated
1
to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes
transitive
- The farm cultivates wheat to supply local bakeries.
- They cultivate strawberries in greenhouses to sell at the market.
- The region is known for cultivating rice in its fertile fields.
- The company cultivates flowers for export to various countries.
- Farmers cultivate crops like corn and soybeans in the Midwest.
2
to prepare land for raising crops or growing plants
transitive
- The gardener carefully cultivates the soil before planting flowers in the spring.
- Farmers cultivate the land to make it more suitable for sowing wheat.
- They used a plow to cultivate the ground before planting the seeds.
- After the rain, the farmer returned to cultivate the damp soil for better seed growth.
- They had to cultivate the soil to ensure proper drainage for the potatoes.
3
to develop or enhance something through effort, attention, or learning
transitive
- The teacher worked hard to cultivate a love of learning in her students.
- Over the years, they cultivated a strong sense of community in their neighborhood.
- He cultivated his talent for painting by attending art classes regularly.
- The program aims to cultivate leadership skills in young professionals.
- The musician cultivated his craft by studying under a renowned master.