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cul·ti·vate    Audio Help   [kuhl-tuh-veyt] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used with object), -vat·ed, -vat·ing.
1.to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till.
2.to use a cultivator on.
3.to promote or improve the growth of (a plant, crop, etc.) by labor and attention.
4.to produce by culture: to cultivate a strain of bacteria.
5.to develop or improve by education or training; train; refine: to cultivate a singing voice.
6.to promote the growth or development of (an art, science, etc.); foster.
7.to devote oneself to (an art, science, etc.).
8.to seek to promote or foster (friendship, love, etc.).
9.to seek the acquaintance or friendship of (a person).
[Origin: 1610–20; < ML cultīvātus (ptp. of cultīvāre to till), equiv. to cultīv(us) (L cult(us), ptp. of colere to care for, till (cf. cult) + -īvus -ive) + -ātus -ate1]
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cul·ti·vat·ed    Audio Help   [kuhl-tuh-vey-tid] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.prepared and used for raising crops; tilled: cultivated land.
2.produced or improved by cultivation, as a plant.
3.educated; refined; cultured: cultivated tastes.
[Origin: 1655–65; cultivate + -ed2]
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  cultured
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Characterized by discriminating taste and broad knowledge as a result of development or education.
Synonyms:  civilized, educated, polished, refined, urbane, well-bred
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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