coltivare

Definitions of coltivare
  1. verb
    prepare for crops
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    acconciarsi, adattarsi, apparecchiare, apparecchiarsi, prepararsi
    make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  2. verb
    foster the growth of
    synonyms: educare
  3. verb
    learn by repetition
  4. verb
    avail oneself to
    synonyms: applicare
    adoperare, avvalersi, impiegare, servirsi, usare, utilizzare, valersi
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  5. verb
    teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
    synonyms: avvezzare, civilizzare, educare, incivilire
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    affinare, cesellare, defecare, digrossare, dirozzare, forbire, fregare, levigare, raffinare
    improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
  6. verb
    gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
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    calmierare
    control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
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