concentrate

[ˈkɒnsəntreɪt]

concentrate Definition

• 1. to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
• 2. to make a substance stronger or more pure by removing or reducing the diluting agents

Using concentrate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "concentrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to concentrate on my studies.

• Example

  She concentrated her efforts on finishing the project.

• Example

  The juice is made by concentrating the fruit.

• Example

  The company is concentrating its resources on expanding overseas.

concentrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for concentrate

• focus
• center
• direct
• attend
• hone in

Antonyms for concentrate

• distract
• divert
• scatter

Phrases with concentrate

• concentrate on

  to give all of your attention and effort to something

  Example

  I need to concentrate on my work right now.

• concentrate the mind

  to focus one's thoughts and attention on something

  Example

  The challenge of the game really helps to concentrate the mind.

• concentrated effort

  a focused and determined attempt to achieve something

  Example

  Their concentrated effort paid off when they won the championship.

Origins of concentrate

from Latin 'concentrare', meaning 'to bring together'

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Summary: concentrate in Brief

To 'concentrate' [ˈkɒnsəntreɪt] means to focus one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity. It can also refer to making a substance stronger or more pure. Examples include 'I need to concentrate on my studies' and 'The juice is made by concentrating the fruit.' Phrases like 'concentrate on' and 'concentrated effort' emphasize the importance of focused attention and effort.