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Term: to culture

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: (popular) To grow, raise, or cultivate living organisms for human use or consumption.

Sample Sentence 1: Farmers often culture specific strains of crops for their better resistance to pests.

Sample Sentence 2: The fish farmer cultures various types of fish in his ponds.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 2: (local) To promote the development or improvement of skills, knowledge, or manners.

Sample Sentence 1: The school aims to culture a sense of teamwork and leadership in its students.

Sample Sentence 2: My grandmother cultured my interest in reading by introducing me to diverse genres at an early age.

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