Synonyms for

Cultivating

Verb / ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪŋ / Another word for cultivating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.

Synonyms & similar words

civilise civilize work educate school cultivate naturalize crop train tame naturalise domesticate farming tilling plowing sowing growing harvesting nurturing developing raising breeding propagating raising fostering producing culturing maintaining working preparing landscaping

Synonyms by register

Formal

developing fostering nurturing promoting advancing

Informal

growing raising building up working on

Literary

tending husbanding

Antonyms

neglecting destroying ruining abandoning hindering stunting damaging

Common collocations

  • cultivating land
  • cultivating relationships
  • cultivating a skill
  • cultivating habits
  • cultivating an interest
  • cultivating a garden
  • cultivating a taste

Word family

noun cultivation
verb cultivate
adjective cultivated
adverb cultivatingly

Usage note

While 'cultivating' often refers to agriculture, it is widely used metaphorically for developing skills, relationships, or interests. Ensure the context clearly indicates whether a literal or figurative meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer spent all day cultivating his crops.
  2. She is cultivating a beautiful flower garden.
  3. He is learning how to cultivate his own vegetables.
  4. The community is working together to cultivate a community garden.
  5. She enjoys cultivating her own herbs and spices.

Quotes

  • Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.
  • The best way to cultivate happiness is to surround yourself with positive people.
  • To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

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