cultiva
1. to prepare and use land for growing crops
She cultivates vegetables in her garden.
Ela cultiva vegetais em seu jardim.
2. to develop or improve a quality, skill, or relationship through effort
He cultivates a reputation for honesty.
Ele cultiva uma reputação de honestidade.
3. to encourage the growth or development of something
The teacher cultivates creativity in her students.
A professora cultiva criatividade em seus alunos.
4. to promote or foster a particular attitude or behavior
They cultivate friendly relationships with their neighbors.
Eles cultivam relações amigáveis com seus vizinhos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cultivate a taste for something - desenvolver gosto por algo
cultivate one's image - cultivar sua imagem
cultivate relationships - cultivar relacionamentos
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