1. to prepare and use land for growing crops or plants
2. to develop or improve something through care and effort
3. to try to develop a friendship or relationship with someone

Examples

• Farmers cultivate rice in flooded fields.
• The school cultivates a love of learning in its students.
• She worked hard to cultivate her artistic talents.
• He tried to cultivate relationships with influential people.
• They cultivate vegetables in their backyard garden.
• The company cultivates a positive work environment.
• Reading helps cultivate imagination and creativity.