Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To promote growth or development of plants, skills, or relationships.
Cultivate
/ˈkʌltəveɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Start cultivating rich tastes, you can afford it.
For some months now I cultivate the marrows.
Farmers cultivate the land to grow crops efficiently.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word "cultivatus," the past participle of "cultivare," meaning "to till," from "cultus," which is related to care and cultivation.
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