Cool MateMeaning of Cultivate
to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops
In simple words: To grow or improve something, like plants or skills.
Cultivate in a sentence
- The land around here has never been cultivated.
- The land here has been intensively cultivated for generations.
- The people cultivate mainly rice and beans.
- Olives have been cultivated successfully in southern Australia.
- He purposely tried to cultivate good relations with the press.
- It helps if you go out of your way to cultivate the local people.
- She cultivated an air of sophistication.
- This modern image is actively cultivated by the company.
How to use Cultivate
Use 'cultivate' when discussing farming, gardening, or personal development. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
cultivate + object
Memory hint
Think of a gardener cultivating plants — they carefully nurture growth.
Related words
Collocations with Cultivate
- intensively
- widely
- successfully
- actively
- assiduously
- carefully
- actively
- assiduously
- carefully
Synonyms for Cultivate
Common mistakes with Cultivate
- 'Cultivate' is often confused with 'cultivated'; remember the difference in context.
- Mixing up 'cultivate' with 'cultivation'; 'cultivate' is the action, 'cultivation' is the noun.
- 'Cultivate' should not be used with abstract nouns like 'emotions' without context.
Cultivate appears in
Cultivate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يزرع، ينمي
أن تنمي أو تحسن شيئًا ما، مثل النباتات أو المهارات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চাষ করা, গড়ে তোলা
কোনো কিছু, যেমন গাছপালা বা দক্ষতা, বড় করা বা উন্নত করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Cultivate
Etwas anbauen oder verbessern, wie Pflanzen oder Fähigkeiten.
- SpanishEspañol
Cultivar
Cultivar o mejorar algo, como plantas o habilidades.
- Persianفارسی
کشت کردن، پرورش دادن
برای رشد یا بهبود چیزی، مثل گیاهان یا مهارتها.
- FrenchFrançais
Cultiver
Faire pousser ou améliorer quelque chose, comme des plantes ou des compétences.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खेती करना, विकसित करना
किसी चीज़ को उगाना या बेहतर बनाना, जैसे पौधे या कौशल।
- ItalianItaliano
Coltivare
Far crescere o migliorare qualcosa, come piante o abilità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cultivar
Cultivar ou aprimorar algo, como plantas ou habilidades.
- RussianРусский
Cultivate
Выращивать или развивать что-то, например, растения или навыки.
- Urduاردو
کاشت کردن، پرواندن، پرورش دادن
کسی چیز کو اگانا یا بہتر بنانا، جیسے پودے یا ہنر۔
- Chinese中文
耕种, 培养
种植或改进某些东西，比如植物或技能。
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- Grow
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Frequently asked questions about Cultivate
What does Cultivate mean?
To grow or improve something, like plants or skills.
What is the definition of Cultivate?
to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops
How do you use Cultivate in a sentence?
The land around here has never been cultivated.
Can you give another example of Cultivate?
The land here has been intensively cultivated for generations.
What are synonyms for Cultivate?
Common alternatives include grow.
What is the opposite of Cultivate?
Opposite meanings include neglect, abandon, destroy.
What words go with Cultivate?
It commonly pairs with intensively, widely, successfully, actively, assiduously, carefully, actively, assiduously, carefully.
What are common mistakes when using Cultivate?
'Cultivate' is often confused with 'cultivated'; remember the difference in context. Mixing up 'cultivate' with 'cultivation'; 'cultivate' is the action, 'cultivation' is the noun. 'Cultivate' should not be used with abstract nouns like 'emotions' without context.
How do you pronounce Cultivate?
US: /["/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/","/ˈkʌltɪveɪts/","/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/","/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/","/ˈkʌltɪveɪts/","/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/","/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cultivate?
Use 'cultivate' when discussing farming, gardening, or personal development. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Cultivate?
"Cultivate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.