CULTIVATE Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

cultivate

verb

ˈkəl-tə-ˌvāt

Definition of cultivate

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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as in to harvest

to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on we ought to cultivate the field out back

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Recent Examples of cultivate The couple and their families aside, wedding guests too feel the need to cultivate the perfect wardrobe, spending on several new pieces every season. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spent 12 years in office cultivating an image as a leader who does not bend to pressure. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026 There is real movement starting to happen in your efforts to assemble the right team, make more industry connections, grow your audience, cultivate a community, or make more friends. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Frustration cultivates creativity Frictionless AI may seem appealing. — Dana Suskind, Md, CNBC, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivate

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Chinese brands were able to capitalize on high demand this year, especially in Europe, thanks to flexible supply chains that can rapidly develop new, localized products.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
At the same time, the Navy keeps developing the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine to replace the aging Ohio-class nuclear deterrent fleet.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of develop

Verb

Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.

— Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of promote

Verb

People can write about changing tastes, but as characters that grow and evolve through the decades, there are none better than the Marvel characters — and none better than Peter Parker.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Atlanta City Council is directing city departments to beef up efforts to protect residents from the growing threat of extreme heat after the city recently faced withering critiques from homeless services groups for its response to a recent heatwave.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of grow

Verb

Yet, there’s more to be explored behind the bar as the resort also crafts its own gin, Gin del Drago, produced from Italian juniper harvested directly from the surrounding forest.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Rather than taking down individual videos, the company has largely focused on accounts that post AI slop at scale, attempting to trick users and harvest cheap views for ad revenue.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of harvest

Verb

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
As Iraq seems to have rediscovered with the Cheongung-II delay, acquiring higher-end air defense systems can require a hefty financial commitment.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of acquire

Verb

Our firm’s community association attorneys encourage everyone to visit these sites to learn more about its activities and how to support them.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Michigan relies on supply chains that are heavily integrated with Canada after decades of policies that encouraged reducing bilateral trade barriers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of encourage

Verb

However, excess nitrogen can also cause crepe myrtles to produce lots of leaves and minimal flowers.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Series is created and written by Brennan and executive produced by Murphy, Brennan, Max Winkler, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Louise Shore, Nissa Diederich, Todd Kubrak, Carl Franklin and Tanase Popa.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of produce

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