Difference between Acuminate and Simple

What is the difference between Acuminate and Simple?

Acuminate as a verb is to render sharp or keen; to sharpen. while Simple as a verb is to gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

Acuminate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To render sharp or keen; to sharpen. To end in or come to a sharp point.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Tapering to a point; pointed. Tapering to a long point at its apex.

Simple

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having few parts or features; having no special features.Feeble-minded.Having no normal subgroup.Having no connected normal subgroup.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.A simple or atomic proposition

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

Example sentence: The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.

We hope you now know whether to use Acuminate or Simple in your sentence.

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