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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
- a stretch of coastline that has long been the area's center of tourism
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of center (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
- centered administrative duties under the command of a single person
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2
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
- the students centered their attention on final exams
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- concentrate,
- fasten,
- focus,
- rivet,
- train
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The first known use of center was in the 14th century
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