concentrate
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
concentrates;
concentrated;
concentrating
concentrates;
concentrated;
concentrating
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONCENTRATE
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[no object]
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to think about something
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to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc.
— often + on
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All that noise makes it hard to concentrate.
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The student has difficulty concentrating.
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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]
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to cause (attention, efforts, strength, etc.) to be used or directed for a single purpose
— usually + on
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She is concentrating her attention on her studies. [=she is giving her attention to her studies]
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We need to concentrate our efforts on finding ways to work more efficiently.
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[+ object]
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to make (something, such as a liquid) stronger by removing water
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concentrate syrup
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The sauce should be simmered for a few minutes to concentrate its flavors.
concentrate the/your mind
◊ Something that concentrates the/your mind makes you think very clearly.
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Working under a tight deadline can concentrate the mind wonderfully.
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concentrate
/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt/
noun
plural
concentrates
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concentrate
/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt/
noun
plural
concentrates
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONCENTRATE
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a substance that is made stronger or more pure by removing water
[count]
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a frozen orange juice concentrate
[noncount]
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Is this orange juice fresh or is it made from concentrate?
