# cultivating

Pronunciation: say "KUL-ti-vayt-ing" /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of cultivate. — present participle and gerund of cultivate
   - Simple: Present participle of cultivate. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the activity.
   - _Cultivating strong relationships with suppliers helped the company weather the shortage._
   - _These villages have been cultivating rice in the river valleys for centuries._

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