1. to deliberately develop, encourage, or foster an interest in something through sustained effort and attention
She cultivated an interest in classical music by attending concerts regularly.
Ela cultivou um interesse por música clássica frequentando concertos regularmente.
2. to build and nurture someone's curiosity or passion for a particular subject or activity
Parents should cultivate interest in reading in their children from an early age.
Os pais devem cultivar o interesse pela leitura em seus filhos desde cedo.