Pronunciation: /ˈækjuˌeɪt/
verb to sharpen or make more acute
A1 I acuate my pencil before drawing.
A2 She acuates the compass to draw a perfect circle.
B1 The chef acuates the knife before slicing the vegetables.
B2 The photographer acuates the camera settings for the perfect shot.
C1 The engineer acuates the laser cutter for precision cutting.
C2 The surgeon acuates the scalpel before performing the delicate surgery.
adjective sharp or keen in perception or intellect
A1 The acuate pain in my stomach made me go to the doctor.
A2 She had an acuate sense of direction and never got lost.
B1 The acuate angles of the building gave it a modern and sleek look.
B2 The detective's acuate observations led to the capture of the criminal.
C1 Her acuate understanding of the subject matter impressed the professor.
C2 The surgeon's acuate skills saved the patient's life.
formal The acuate angle of the triangle measured exactly 90 degrees.
informal She drew an acuate line on the paper to make sure it was straight.
slang I acuated my way through the crowded room to get to the front.
figurative His acuate reasoning led him to the correct conclusion in the end.
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