concentrate
Translation
to concentrate, to focus
Examples
I need to concentrate on my work.
I need to concentrate on my work.
Concentrate the juice by boiling it.
Concentrate the juice by boiling it.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to focus one's attention on (sth.) I need to concentrate on my work.
((sth.)) to make (sth.) denser or stronger Concentrate the juice by boiling it.
Similar Words
Synonyms: focus, centre; Antonyms: distract, disperse
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'centrum' (centre). Meaning 'to bring to a centre'.
Memory Tips
Imagine all your thoughts coming to one central point.