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concentrate

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt]

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Learn how to use concentrate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “focus”

(verb) to focus all your attention on something. When you concentrate, you are putting your mind fully on one task or idea, like when you're doing homework or reading a book.

Example

I can concentrate better when it's quiet in the room.

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I couldn't concentrate because there was too much noise around me.

Example

Can you concentrate on your work while music is playing?

Context: “chemistry”

(verb) to make a substance stronger or thicker by removing some of its liquid. For example, if you concentrate juice, you take out water to make it taste stronger.

Example

The chef concentrated the sauce by simmering it for a long time.

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The juice didn't concentrate well because we added too much water.

Example

How do you concentrate the mixture to make it sweeter?

Context: “focus”

(noun) the ability to focus all your attention on something. Concentration is what helps you complete tasks without getting distracted, like studying for a test.

Example

My concentration improved after I took a break.

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Her concentration suffered when she kept checking her phone.

Example

How can you improve your concentration when studying?

How to pronounce concentrate

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt]

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