to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till.

to use a cultivator on.

to promote or improve the growth of (a plant, crop, etc.) by labor and attention.

to produce by culture

to cultivate a strain of bacteria.

to develop or improve by education or training; train; refine

to cultivate a singing voice.

to promote the growth or development of (an art, science, etc.); foster.

to devote oneself to (an art, science, etc.).

to seek to promote or foster (friendship, love, etc.).

to seek the acquaintance or friendship of (a person).

verb

destroy , ignore , neglect

verb

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