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concentrate
What does concentrate mean?
concentrate (verb): direct one's attention on something.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce concentrate?
/ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does concentrate come from?
(early 17th century) From a Romance language, see French concentrer, Italian concentràre, Spanish concentrar.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of concentrate?
Words related to concentrate
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “concentrate” mean?
refer for judgment or consideration
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watch, observe, or inquire secretly
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to fracture or break apart suddenly
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direct one's attention on something
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Which word is closest in meaning to “concentrate”?
focus
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start
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thank
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close
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