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concentrate

[kon-suhn-treyt] / ˈkɒn sənˌtreɪt /
VERB
think about closely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply establish fixate focus intensify put settle
STRONG
attend center contemplate examine hammer meditate muse need peruse ponder rivet ruminate scrutinize set study sweat weigh
WEAK
be engrossed in bring to bear brood over consider closely crack one's brains direct attention fix attention focus attention get on the beam give attention hammer away at head trip knuckle down occupy thoughts pour it on put mind to rack one's brains think hard
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse unsettle
STRONG
disregard forget ignore neglect
WEAK
disperse scatter
VERB
gather, collect
Synonyms
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accumulate cluster combine consolidate eliminate focus integrate intensify reduce strengthen
STRONG
agglomerate aggregate amass assemble bunch center centralize coalesce collect compact compress congest conglomerate congregate constrict contract converge cramp crowd embody focalize forgather garner heap hoard huddle localize mass muster narrow pile store swarm unify
WEAK
draw together get to the meat heap up salt away zero in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse divide part separate weaken
STRONG
dissipate enlarge expand extend give increase let go loosen release retreat scatter spend spread squander stretch throw away uncondense waste

Example Sentences

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An umami anchor follows: miso, a spoonful of broth concentrate, a shower of cheese.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Exports from Zimbabwe remain suspended at end-March after its decision last month to impose a lithium concentrate export ban, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

At the same time, M proteins can also cause the blood to thicken and concentrate in urine, both of which can cause renal problems.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

"According to workers at the mines, some 30-tonne trucks that carry lithium concentrate exceed their maximum loads by 15 more tonnes," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Tomorrow, maybe, he would concentrate on the head part.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry