All 8 Uses of
cultivate
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- As a result Diana had abstained from any further imitative flights of imagination and did not think it prudent to cultivate a spirit of belief even in harmless dryads.†
Chpt 21
- But Josie Pye, if deficient in some qualities that make for popularity, had at least a natural and inborn gift, duly cultivated, for walking board fences.†
Chpt 23 *
- A flag will cultivate a spirit of patriotism, Marilla.†
Chpt 24
- I suppose she's trying to cultivate a spirit of humility in Anne by dressing her as she does; but it's more likely to cultivate envy and discontent.†
Chpt 25
- I suppose she's trying to cultivate a spirit of humility in Anne by dressing her as she does; but it's more likely to cultivate envy and discontent.†
Chpt 25
- "It would be if you'd only cultivate it," said Anne cheeringly.†
Chpt 26
- You ought to cultivate your imagination, you know.†
Chpt 26
- It was limited to Diana and Anne at first, but soon it was extended to include Jane Andrews and Ruby Gillis and one or two others who felt that their imaginations needed cultivating.†
Chpt 26
Definition:
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(cultivate) enhance growth or developmentin various senses, including:
- to grow crops or prepare land for them
- enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose
- develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment
- to grow a culture in a petri dish