concentrate

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/verb

To direct all your attention or thinking toward one thing.

Example sentences

“I can't concentrate on my homework with the TV on.”
“The library's quiet room is the best place to concentrate before exams.”

You concentrate 'on' a task. Also a kitchen noun: orange juice from concentrate.

Synonyms for concentrate

focus
pay attention

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

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