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cultivate

/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/
Word
Definition

To cultivate plants is to care for them and help them grow.

Example Sentence

A research company is cultivating new kinds of rice to aid poor countries.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 5

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