cultivate
verb (used with object)
to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till.
has cultivated
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present perfectof cultivate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Aschenbrenner has cultivated strong ties to investing heavyweights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The one-person filmmaker averages 3 million views per episode and has cultivated a YouTube audience of 500,000.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Musk has cultivated a massive fan base among retail and institutional investors alike with his ability to craft visions of a sci-fi future.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
As a neighbour of China as well, Pakistan has cultivated good relations with Beijing, which diplomats and Trump himself have said was key in getting Iran to the negotiating table.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
The great loneliness out here has cultivated it.
From The Man of the Desert by Grace Livingston Hill
