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concentrate
/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt/
verb
concentrates;
concentrated;
concentrating
concentrates;
concentrated;
concentrating
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONCENTRATE
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[no object]
:
to think about something
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to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc.
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often + on
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All that noise makes it hard to concentrate on the book I'm trying to read.
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We need to concentrate [=focus] on this problem.
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We need to concentrate on finding ways to work more efficiently.
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He thought about becoming a lawyer, but he has decided to concentrate on a medical career instead. [=he has decided to direct his efforts toward a medical career instead]
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[+ object]
:
to cause (attention, efforts, strength, etc.) to be used or directed for a single purpose
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usually + on
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[+ object]
:
to make (something, such as a liquid) stronger by removing water
concentrate the/your mind
◊ Something that concentrates the/your mind makes you think very clearly.
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concentrate
/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt/
noun
plural
concentrates
2
concentrate
/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt/
noun
plural
concentrates
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONCENTRATE
:
a substance that is made stronger or more pure by removing water
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