cultivates

present tense third-person singular of cultivate
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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 Miami Dade is a member of New America’s Public Interest Technology Network, which cultivates tech professionals who are ethics-savvy. Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Situated on 104 acres, Breaux Vineyards cultivates 17 varietals and is renowned for its Old World-style wines, including award-winning nebbiolo and meritage blends. Taryn White, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Verb
  • As the whiskey develops, subtle stone and orchard fruit notes of apricot and apple emerge, giving it a rounded complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The romantic storyline develops too quickly, mostly off-screen, and then just stagnates.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Enjoying undisturbed sleep also promotes muscle and tissue growth and recovery, so has been helpful for reducing some of my skin issues and helping with post-workout recovery.
    Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Melatonin increases drowsiness and promotes sleep.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Even in a more benign scenario, its researchers also see Israel’s gross domestic product per head — which in recent years overtook the United Kingdom’s — falling this year, as Israel’s population grows faster than the economy and living standards decline.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • If the affected tooth grows in correctly and can be cleaned well, pericoronitis may go away as the tissue covering the tooth recedes.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • For exhibitions with the Fondation Cartier, artists commit to creating new works, while the foundation ensures production and acquires the final piece.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Buffalo acquires Cooper and a sixth-round pick next year.
    Vincent Frank, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This force produces a slight bulge at the planet’s waistline.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Great Red Spot GRS is a high-pressure system located on Jupiter that produces an anticyclonic storm, meaning that the high pressure is in the middle, with winds circulating around its center.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • This safety net fosters open communication, where innovation and creative problem-solving thrive.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Cultivates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivates. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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