cultivate

The word “cultivate” has 3 syllables: cul-ti-vate.

It's pronounced as /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/.


What is synonym and antonym for cultivate?

In the thesaurus, “cultivate” has 27 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cultivate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for cultivate

  • acquire
  • bolster
  • breed
  • cherish
  • develop
  • educate
  • encourage
  • enrich
  • farm
  • fertilize
  • foster
  • grow
  • harvest
  • improve
  • manage
  • nourish
  • nurture
  • plant
  • prepare
  • produce
  • promote
  • propagate
  • pursue
  • raise
  • refine
  • tend
  • till

Antonyms for cultivate

  • abandon
  • damage
  • decrease
  • depress
  • destroy
  • diminish
  • discourage
  • disorganize
  • enjoin
  • fight
  • forbid
  • forsake
  • frustrate
  • hinder
  • hurt
  • ignore
  • inhibit
  • kill
  • lose
  • neglect
  • oppose
  • pick
  • prevent
  • prohibit
  • proscribe
  • stop

Meanings of cultivate

  • verb
    1. To grow plants, notably crops.
    2. To nurture; to foster; to tend.
    3. To turn or stir soil in preparation for planting.

Example Sentences

  • Farmers work hard to cultivate the land to produce a variety of crops each season.
  • It’s important to cultivate positive relationships with colleagues to foster a healthy work environment.
  • She aimed to cultivate a habit of reading daily to expand her knowledge.
  • The program is designed to cultivate leadership skills in young adults.
  • By practicing gratitude, you can cultivate a more positive mindset.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cultivate, such as: abandon, acquire, bolster, breed, cherish, damage, decrease.

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  • improve
  • inform
  • inspire
  • instruct
  • rear
  • teach
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educates

  • cultivate
  • develop
  • discipline
  • enlighten
  • improve
  • inform
  • inspires
  • instruct
  • rear
  • teaches
  • train
  • tutor

educating

  • cultivate
  • develop
  • discipline
  • enlighten
  • enriching
  • improve
  • inform
  • inspiring
  • instruct
  • nurturing
  • rear
  • teaching
  • train
  • transforming
  • tutor

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