<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till.</li><li>to use a cultivator on.</li><li>to promote or improve the growth of (a plant, crop, etc.) by labor and attention.</li><li>to produce by culture: to cultivate a strain of bacteria.</li><li>to develop or improve by education or training; train; refine: to cultivate a singing voice.</li><li>to promote the growth or development of (an art, science, etc.); foster.</li><li>to devote oneself to (an art, science, etc.).</li><li>to seek to promote or foster (friendship, love, etc.).</li><li>to seek the acquaintance or friendship of (a person).</li></ul>