cultivating

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: cul-ti-vat-ing (4)

English Definition

Preparing and using land for crops, or developing a quality or skill.

Example Sentence

She is cultivating a habit of reading in her spare time.

US IPA /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/