To cultivate
Example: Farmers cultivate the land to grow healthy crops every year.
Definition
"To cultivate" means to prepare and use land for growing crops, often involving tilling the soil, planting seeds, and nurturing plants to promote healthy growth. It can also refer to fostering growth or development in a broader sense, such as cultivating skills or relationships.
Etymology
The word "to cultivate" comes from the Latin 'cultivare', meaning 'to tend or cultivate land,' which itself derives from 'cultus,' meaning 'care' or 'culture.' Did you know? The term originally described farming practices but has since expanded to include nurturing or developing other things beyond agriculture.
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"To cultivate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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