To cultivate is to prepare land to grow something or to nurture and cause growth, either literally or figuratively.
(verb)
- An example of cultivate is when you prepare land to farm on it.
- An example of cultivate is when you cause carrots to grow.
- An example of cultivate is when you work to create a friendship and help that friendship grow.
- An example of cultivate is when you decide to learn about wine so you can expand your appreciation for it and learn to more deeply enjoy the taste of it.