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CULTIVATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Cultivate.

How to pronounce cultivate:

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Cultivate - as a verb

Foster the growth of

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare for crops

Example: "Work the soil"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cropwork
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fixgear uppreparereadysetset up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

Example: "Cultivate your musical taste"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilisecivilizeeducateschooltrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
downfine-tunepolishrefine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

Example: "Domesticate oats"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
domesticatenaturalisenaturalizetame

Example Sentences

"He works hard to cultivate his garden and grow beautiful flowers."
"She decided to cultivate her musical talent by taking piano lessons."
"Farmers cultivate crops like wheat, corn, and soybeans."
"The company aims to cultivate strong relationships with its customers."
"Parents should cultivate a love of reading in their children."
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Word Game Points

Is CULTIVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cultivate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CULTIVATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CULTIVATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cultivate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CULTIVATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CULTIVATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cultivate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CULTIVATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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