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Farmers cultivate the soil before planting.
What does Cultivate mean?
Prepare land to grow plants.
Dictionary definition
To prepare and use land for growing plants.
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A gardener cultivates vegetables in the spring.
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People can also cultivate habits by practicing them over time.
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What does cultivate mean?
Cultivate means to prepare and use land for growing plants.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to cultivate?
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MeaningCultivate means Prepare land to grow plants.
ExampleExample: Farmers cultivate the soil before planting.
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- kul · tuh · vayt
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