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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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The loose diagonal of the scarf helps to frame and focus attention on the Magdalene’s face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

The condition causes problems including hyperactivity, impulsivity and a difficulty to focus attention.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2024

Most important, I knew what to focus attention upon.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

focus attention

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