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funnel

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of funnel

to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
  • funneled endless time and money into his misguided pet project
Synonyms of funnel

canalize, channel, channelize, conduct, direct, pipe, siphon (also syphon)
Words Related to funnel

carry, convey, transmit

concentrate, consolidate, focus

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