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adjective

ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce cultivated (audio)
Definition of cultivatednext
as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living the museum's annual gala for charity attracts not only a very wealthy, but also a very cultivated crowd

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verb

past tense of cultivate
1
as in developed
to come to have gradually cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends

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2
as in promoted
to help the growth or development of cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years

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3
as in grew
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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4
as in harvested
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on we ought to cultivate the field out back

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Recent Examples of cultivated
Adjective
The home is located on a quarter-acre of native and cultivated gardens and houses an art studio and yurt. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2023
Verb
The one-person filmmaker averages 3 million views per episode and has cultivated a YouTube audience of 500,000. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 By empowering skin care professionals with the tools, knowledge and support to specialize in acne, Face Reality has cultivated a network of skin care providers who act as both advocates and extensions of the brand. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivated
  1. cultured
  2. developed
  3. promoted
  4. grew
  5. harvested
  6. civilized
  7. acquired
  8. encouraged
Adjective
  • Some butter is cultured by adding lactic acid bacteria.
    — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
  • Clean Cultured Marble These same cleaning supplies and methods can be used to clean cultured marble bathroom vanity tops and sinks.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Definition of cultured
Verb
  • Sandler and Kelce developed a friendship after the Chiefs tight end appeared in Happy Gilmore 2.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of developed
Verb
  • While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of promoted
Verb
  • Bank of America economists analyzed aggregate credit and debit card spending from 70 million consumer and small-business accounts and found Gen Z fitness spending grew about 9%, compared with less than 4% growth in bar spending.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • Hopes that the Federal Reserve wouldn't need to hike interest rates grew after Thursday's weaker-than-expected jobs report.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of grew
Verb
  • The small village is world-renowned for its excellent oysters, a delicacy that has been harvested here since Roman times.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • According to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, cannabis flower harvested in the 1990s averaged around 5% THC; by 2022, the state’s average flower potency had climbed to roughly 21%, with some strains tested as high as 35%.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of harvested
Adjective
  • Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 24 June 2026
Definition of civilized
Verb
  • The saga acquired yet another meta layer after the investigation concluded.
    — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The team acquired right-hander Woo-Suk Go from the Detroit Tigers on Sunday and will add him to the major-league roster on Tuesday, a team source said.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of acquired
Verb
  • Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
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