1. To foster the growth of.
2. To prepare for crops, of soil; SYN. crop, work.

1. To draw from; make good use of (resources); SYN. tap.
2. To use to one's advantage.
3. To draw an illegitimate profit from; to speculate on.

1. To be a farmer; work as a farmer.
2. To collect fees or profits.

ETYM See Implement (n.).
Carry out, perform.
To make use of; SYN. apply, utilize.

1. To direct or control; of machinery, projects, businesses, etc.; SYN. run.
2. To handle and cause to function; SYN. control.