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cultivate

The correct spelling is cultivate.

How to pronounce cultivate

/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/
verb

IPA: /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

Say it like: Cul-tiv-ate

The correct spelling is cultivate. To grow plants, notably crops For example: "Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."

Usage Examples

Most farmers in this region cultivate maize.

They tried to cultivate an interest in learning among their students.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To grow plants, notably crops
  2. 2.To nurture; to foster; to tend.
  3. 3.To turn or stir soil in preparation for planting.

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