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acuate

American

[ak-yoo-it, -eyt] / ˈæk yu ɪt, -ˌeɪt /

adjective

sharpened; pointed.

Etymology

Origin of acuate

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin acu ( s ) needle ( acicula, acute ) + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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Nothing doeth so moche sharpe and acuate the witte and capacitée of any one, as this kinde of exercise.

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