"We're really trying to cultivate intelligent behavior, and the whole school is my classroom," she said.

I was trying to cultivate myself through painting and archaeology.

He has lately been trying to cultivate a new image as a man of peace.

But until the 1930's, only Americans with servants tried to cultivate lawns.

He takes down all the posters in his room, and tries to cultivate other interests.

The manufacturer was trying to cultivate a more elegant image for the product.

He says, You've got to try to cultivate the proper attitudes.

Much of her time is spent trying to cultivate party hostesses.

The Council therefore sees this as an aspect we should like to try to cultivate further.

He really had to try to cultivate a more normal attitude toward senior officers.