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cultivated

The correct spelling is cultivated.

How to pronounce cultivated

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

Say it like: Cul-tiv-ate-d

The correct spelling is cultivated. 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.

Meanings

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.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person) cultured, refined, educated
  2. 2.(of a plant) grown by cultivation (not wild)
  3. 3.(of land) farmed

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