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focus

[foh-kuhs] / ˈfoʊ kəs /
NOUN
center or object of attention
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center of attention focal point
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center centerpiece cynosure limelight object polestar spotlight
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bull's eye target
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periphery
NOUN
central purpose or theme
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goal priority purpose
STRONG
aim subject theme thesis topic
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concentration core cornerstone emphasis gist heart
NOUN
place where activity or power is concentrated
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center headquarters heart hub locus mecca nerve center seat
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core cornerstone
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margins outpost outskirts periphery
NOUN
point at which light or sound converge
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focal point prime focus
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concentration convergence point of convergence
VERB
direct attention to or concentrate on
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apply oneself to attend (to) concentrate engage fixate pay attention to pore over
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aim center centralize concenter fasten fix home in home in on hone in pinpoint rivet sharpen spotlight
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key on move in zero in zoom in
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distract scatter unravel wander
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disarrange disorganize disperse diverge divide separate
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abandon disregard ignore neglect

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