Answer: cultivates

AnswerCrossword Clue
cultivatesApply oneself to improving or developing (one's mind or manners)
cultivatesGrow or maintain (living cells or tissue) in culture
cultivatesCULTIVATE, to till or produce by tillage
cultivatesPrepare and use (land) for crops or gardening
cultivatesTry to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill)
cultivatesRaise or grow (plants), esp. on a large scale for commercial purposes
cultivatesBreak up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
cultivatesTry to win the friendship or favor of (someone)