concentrate

/kˈɒnsəntɹˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪt/

[verb] [noun]

to concentrate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to focus one's all attention on something specific

synonyms : center

make denser, stronger, or purer

make central

synonyms : centralise

centralize

antonyms : decentralize

make more concise

synonyms : condense

digest

draw together or meet in one common center

cook until very little liquid is left

synonyms : boil down

reduce

be cooked until very little liquid is left

synonyms : boil down

decoct

reduce

compress or concentrate

synonyms : condense

contract

Concentrate

[NOUN]

the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore

synonyms : dressed ore

a concentrated example of something

a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water

Examples

1. The news of the accident made him fall to pieces, and he couldn't concentrate on anything.

2. In my political work I try to concentrate on the big picture and not be distracted by details.

3. Concentrate lamb jous.

4. Usually, a bully concentrates their actions on particular people.

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