Cultivate

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌltəˌveɪt/

Cultivate (verb)

  1. To prepare land and care for plants so they grow well.
  2. To practise and improve a skill or ability over time.
  3. To create and maintain friendly relations with people.

Examples

  • She cultivates vegetables in her small garden.
  • They cultivate herbs for cooking and medicine.