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acuate

/ˈæk.ju.eɪt/
verb
  1. To sharpen or make pointed.
    • You can acuate a pencil by using a sharpener.
    • The artist acuated the charcoal stick to draw fine lines.
    • The craftsman used a file to acuate the tip of the chisel.
Synonyms
sharpen
adjective
  1. Having a sharp point; pointed.
    • The needle has an acuate end for easy piercing.
    • The acuate leaves of the cactus help reduce water loss.
    • The tool's acuate blade made precise cuts.
Synonyms
pointed
Antonyms
blunt
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