kustawisha
koo-stah-WEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikustawishakoo-stah-WEE-shah
Englishto develop, to make thrive, to promote
Frenchdévelopper, faire prospérer
Meaning
To help something grow well or prosper, such as crops, the economy or a program; in the news also to develop weapons.
Good to know
Causative of kustawi, to thrive. Common with uchumi, the economy: kustawisha uchumi, to grow the economy.
Examples
- Mvua nzuri itastawisha mazao ya wakulima.Good rain will make the farmers' crops thrive.
- Serikali ina mpango wa kustawisha kilimo cha umwagiliaji.The government has a plan to develop irrigated farming.
- Elimu bora husaidia kustawisha jamii.Good education helps a community to prosper.
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