Think of cultivate like taking care of a tiny seed. When you have a seed, you want it to grow into a big, strong plant. To do this, you give it water, sunlight, and love. This is what it means to cultivate. You’re helping the seed become the best plant it can be.
Imagine you’re learning to ride a bike. At first, you need training wheels and maybe someone to hold the bike so you don’t fall. Over time, you practice and get better. This is cultivating your bike-riding skills. You’re giving yourself the time and practice to become really good at it.
Think about making a new friend. At first, you might be shy, and you don’t know each other well. But as you spend time together, talk, and play, your friendship grows. This is another way to cultivate—you’re growing your friendship by giving it attention and care.
So, whether it’s a plant, a skill, or a friendship, cultivate means helping something grow and become better by giving it what it needs.