1
as in to develop
to come to have gradually
cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends
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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello
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Recent Examples of cultivate
The latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime found that the area of land used to cultivate coca, which is used to make cocaine, has nearly tripled in the past decade to record levels.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Coleman and other New South moderates still viewed segregation as crucial for cultivating the rising middle-class white communities of cities like Atlanta and Charlotte.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
And their backgrounds play a key role in cultivating a workplace for people of all backgrounds.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Native to the Mediterranean, these vegetables were further cultivated in the 13th century in Belgium, giving them their common name.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Coleman and other New South moderates still viewed segregation as crucial for cultivating the rising middle-class white communities of cities like Atlanta and Charlotte.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
And their backgrounds play a key role in cultivating a workplace for people of all backgrounds.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Native to the Mediterranean, these vegetables were further cultivated in the 13th century in Belgium, giving them their common name.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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It was developed in 2016 by Vicente Esteban, who was a master’s student at the Royal College of Art in London.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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What was your approach to developing and bringing him to life?—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Rising pressure on Nvidia Huawei’s announcement comes as China promotes homegrown alternatives to Nvidia.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The turn of the century saw the advent of rhizobial soil inoculants for improving legume growth, with the FDA promoting such applications.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lamb's ear adds a soft green, velvety touch to any garden and, in the South and USDA Zones 7-9, it can often be grown as an evergreen.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Hispanic population in the United States has grown rapidly in recent decades, and more Hispanic students are attending college than ever before.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The company applies a sociological attention to the gestures and dilemmas of people’s daily routines; once harvested, these insights are quickly incorporated into product designs.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Begin harvesting the larger, lower leaves when plants reach about eight inches in diameter.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Maersk recently acquired the concession from CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack to operate the rail.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, the Spectrum acquired a car dealership when EV maker Rivian opened a showroom between Javier’s and Shake Shack.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Knocking down webs on your porch and around entries will encourage spiders to move on to somewhere else.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The river also serves Mexico and more than two dozen Native American tribes, produces hydropower, and supplies water to farms that grow most of the nation’s winter vegetables.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Calligraphers like Mustapha produce sacred work, such as copies of the Quran, books of religious poetry, and amulets.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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Just as Marxists fixate on economics, modern TV writers tend to obsess over interpersonal relationships and psychology.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Early mornings and late afternoons tend to have calmer waters and less boat traffic, making for better viewing conditions.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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