cultivate
/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/
cul · ti · vate
ˈkʌl · tɪ · veɪt
English Definition
v. grow plants; develop
Significado en Español
cultivar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trồng trọt, nuôi dưỡng
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Example Sentence
Farmers cultivate the land.
农民耕作土地。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cult(develop or refine)+ivate(causative).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “cultivate”: The farmer worked tirelessly to cultivate the land, turning it into a fertile paradise.
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A
ignore
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B
destroy
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C
nurture
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D
abandon
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C — nurture.
“cultivate” means v. grow plants; develop
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Farmers ______ the land carefully to produce a good harvest.
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A
destroy
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B
cultivate
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C
abandon
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D
neglect
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B — cultivate.
“cultivate” means v. grow plants; develop
Common questions about “cultivate”
What does “cultivate” mean?
cultivate — v. grow plants; develop. In Chinese: 培养，耕种.
How do you pronounce “cultivate”?
cultivate is pronounced /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cul · ti · vate.
How do you use “cultivate” in a sentence?
Farmers cultivate the land. (农民耕作土地。)
What are synonyms for “cultivate”?
grow, develop — all close in meaning to cultivate (v. grow plants; develop).
Is “cultivate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. cultivate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cultivate”?
cult(develop or refine)+ivate(causative).
