concentrate

verb

ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrāt How to pronounce concentrate (audio)
Definition of concentratenext
1
as in to condense
to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances prolonged boiling is required to concentrate the sap when making maple syrup

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2
as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective a president who will try to concentrate public attention on the problems of inner cities

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3
as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control time to concentrate our efforts on the really important problems that confront us

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4
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield

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5
as in to gather
to come together into one body or place recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities

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6
as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass the ozone layer is concentrated 20 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface

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Recent Examples of concentrate These runway shoes feature a striking, high-volume explosion of black fringe tassels concentrated at the toe box that add a dramatic and whimsical effect. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 The Scripo moved out of state in the early 1950s and Sebastian decided to sell the coal business and concentrated on delivering home heating oil. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026 Several polls suggest the party’s remaining support is increasingly concentrated in smaller towns and rural provinces as opposition parties make deeper inroads in the biggest cities that drive Africa’s largest economy. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Democrats will concentrate on voter intimidation and other hurdles to voting, Angelo Fernández Hernández, a Democratic National Committee spokesperson, said. — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
  1. condense
  2. focus
  3. consolidate
  4. collect
  5. gather
  6. accumulate
  7. reduce
  8. integrate
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  • This conversation has been condensed, edited, and translated.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Chatbots can also explain complex topics in new ways and condense an overwhelming amount of information into a simple summary.
    — Robin Brewer, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of condense
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  • Support extends to local communities through partnerships with One Horizon, a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation and women's empowerment, and the historic Nondies Rugby Club, Kenya's oldest rugby team.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Even some Democrats who had endorsed more progressive policies in the past were urging the party to focus on economic needs first, and convince the voters who broke from the GOP this year that the party deserved a long-term mandate.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of focus
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  • The industry already is consolidating and that will accelerate.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The judge consolidated the cases and set up a joint briefing schedule, indicating that her decision will likely be triggered by the Planning Commission meeting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of consolidate
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  • The approach also gives the company an opportunity to refine task-specific capabilities using information collected in actual manufacturing environments rather than relying exclusively on laboratory demonstrations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • What’s more, rain can actually help keep your unit clean by clearing out small debris that naturally collects, says TJ Laury, president of Ben’s ProServ.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of collect
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  • Since then, Huang’s profile has risen to the status of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, with thousands of people gathering to hear his keynotes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This allows manufacturers to use the machine for productive work while its AI system gathers operational data.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of gather
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  • However, George adds that a basic categorization framework is still essential to prevent clutter from accumulating.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Dirt, algae and other contaminants can also accumulate along walls and around the waterline, making comprehensive cleaning an important consideration.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of accumulate
Verb
  • Others accused the governor of reducing the death penalty sentences to seek an advantage in the 2028 presidential election.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Limiting electric boost primarily to these high-power phases reduces the amount of battery capacity—and battery weight—the aircraft must carry.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of reduce
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  • Their effectiveness is enhanced when integrated with other counter-UAS technologies and established command-and-control arrangements.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • And deliveries to the facility will come through Amazon’s Relay logistics network, which relies on dirty diesel rigs and has only barely started to integrate zero-emission 18-wheelers.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
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