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Learned in the ways of civilized society
“Kirby's letters reveal in him a far more cultivated man, with more sense of decency and self-control, and even elegance of diction, than the Tzar.”
Marked by charm, confidence and elegance
Charming or captivating in aura or personality
Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles
(of plants) Having been placed in soil to be grown or cultivated
(of a plant) Cultivated for food
Having been cultivated and ready for farming, such as of land
To have acquired something, usually over a period of time
“After traveling through parts of Asia, I would eventually cultivate a taste for spicy foods.”
To have created by training or teaching
To have been creative or imaginative
(led to) To have culminated or resulted in a particular event or consequence
To have advanced or promoted the growth of
“I use various methods to cultivate my foreign language skills.”
Past tense for to break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
“In early spring, gently cultivate the soil around the base of the tree with a trowel or hoe.”
Past tense for to raise or grow (plants)
“The farmers here cultivate the tall trees that look much like the coconut palm.”
(of a quality of skill) Past tense for to foster the growth or development of
“Teachers at the school often do their best to cultivate an interest in reading among the students.”
Past tense for to try to win the friendship or favor of (someone)
“As a businessman, I had to cultivate those I saw as potential clients.”
Past tense for to look after or take special care of
Past tense for to encourage or raise the spirits of
Past tense for to make, create or manufacture, usually from components or raw materials
Past tense for to strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
Past tense for to domesticate (an animal)
Past tense for to act as someone's mentor
Past tense for to pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favor
Past tense for to gradually appear or develop
Past tense for to care for (someone) lovingly
Past tense for to conduct or devote oneself to
Past tense for to hold or display a specified thought or emotion
A measure of one's ability in an academic setting
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