CULTIVATES Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

cultivates

verb

present tense third-person singular of cultivate

as in develops

to come to have gradually cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends

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as in promotes

to help the growth or development of cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years

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as in grows

to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello

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as in plants

to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on we ought to cultivate the field out back

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Recent Examples of cultivates To avert future calamities, the forest outside Bordeaux must be thinned and its fire breaks widened, said Arthur Guérin-Turcq, a Sorbonne University geographer whose family cultivates pines near Le Porge. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 In 1840, shade-loving Croomia, which cultivates flowers on the underside of its leaves, was included as a native species. — Candace Barone, Florida Times-Union, 15 Aug. 2026 This program cultivates leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, offering valuable work experience and income. — Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 In essence, Common Ground Society cultivates community, which can be a huge comfort to parents who feel ostracized and alienated from society because of burnout. — Matt Villano, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026 Frustration cultivates creativity Frictionless AI may seem appealing. — Dana Suskind, Md, CNBC, 29 July 2026 Contributing to victories — and a historic no-hitter in Arlington — cultivates confidence. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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Aaron Gaeddert, the owner of Prairy in Newton, Kansas, sells Kernza products and develops food products in his test kitchen.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Ella Beatty plays the daughter of a well-to-do New England family who develops a close relationship with her maid after abuse from her parents.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of develops

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Key Takeaways Eating three dates in the morning can support blood sugar and digestion throughout the day by providing fiber that slows the absorption of sugar and promotes regular bowel movements.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Living according to these rules holds up a divine standard for others to see and follow, which promotes harmony and order between people.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of promotes

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Naegleria fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115°F, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Things get spicy when Lowen grows closer to the novelist's husband (Josh Hartnett) and discovers dark bits about Verity's past.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of grows

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Standing at two hours and 30 minutes, along with a 15-minute intermission, the narrative plants you in the middle of a world of ironies.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
At a five-acre research plot in Clarendon, Texas, the company has been studying roughly 500 cotton varieties, collecting field imagery and genomic information to determine which plants merit further breeding.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of plants

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James Graham’s script, starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce (as Murdoch) and Claire Foy, is set in 1969 as the rising media tycoon acquires the daily newspaper.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Harrison Street acquires and develops assets on its own and through public-private partnerships with state universities.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of acquires

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The Texatron produces this powerful field dynamically during the pulse itself, avoiding the need for massive static coils.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Farmers are reluctant to plant John Boelts grows vegetables, melons, durum wheat and other crops in Yuma, Arizona — a region that produces about 90% of leafy greens eaten in North America during the winter.

— Wufei Yu, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of produces

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The top layer snaps up laser light and converts it into electricity, while the bottom layer harvests the waste heat to extract even more energy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Local producer Tsar Nicoulai Caviar raises and harvests its own caviar across its seven fisheries around the area.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

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