concenter

verb

con·​cen·​ter kən-ˈsen-tər How to pronounce concenter (audio)
kän-
concentered; concentering; concenters

transitive verb

: to draw or direct to a common center : concentrate

intransitive verb

: to come to a common center

Examples of concenter in a Sentence

you'll have to concenter your nebulous thoughts on the subject before even attempting to write most of the local motels have concentered around the theme park, which is the region's biggest attraction by far

Word History

Etymology

French concentrer, from com- + centre center

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of concenter was in 1598

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Cite this Entry

“Concenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concenter. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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