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focus attention

VERB
concentrate
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 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

Example Sentences

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If we consider the customer to be potential employers, it is easier to see where universities must focus attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, attorneys working on behalf of Palisades residents have been trying to focus attention on California State Parks’ role in the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

In other words, it was an attempt to focus attention on an issue the Harris campaign thinks can win her the White House: reproductive rights.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2024

Osthus is running to focus attention on the arts.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

Most important, I knew what to focus attention upon.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson