Cultivate | Mean of cultivate in English Dictionary

/ˈkʌltəˌveɪt/

• Verb
• to prepare and use (soil) for growing plants
1. Prehistoric peoples settled the area and began to cultivate the land.
2. Some of the fields are cultivated while others lie fallow.
• to grow and care for (plants)
1. a plant that is cultivated for its fruit
2. They survived by cultivating vegetables and grain.
• to grow or raise (something) under conditions that you can control
1. pearls from cultivated oysters

• to improve or develop (something) by careful attention, training, or study
1. He has carefully cultivated his image/reputation.
2. She cultivated a taste for fine wines.
• to try to become friendly with (someone) usually to get some advantage for yourself
1. They're always looking for influential people to cultivate as friends.