farm

²farm

verb

Definition of FARM

transitive verb

1

obsolete : rent

2

: to collect and take the fees or profits of (an occupation or business) on payment of a fixed sum

3

: to give up (as an estate or a business) to another on condition of receiving in return a fixed sum

4

a : to devote to agriculture b : to manage and cultivate as a farm c : to grow or cultivate in quantity <farm trees for fuel> <farm salmon>

intransitive verb

: to engage in raising crops or animals

Examples of FARM

1. My uncle has been farming this land for 60 years.
2. My uncle has been farming on this land for 60 years.

First Known Use of FARM

15th century

Related to FARM

Synonyms: cultivate, tend, till

Related Words: crop, plant; harvest, reap; harrow, hoe; sharecrop

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