To concentrate
Example: She concentrated on her work.
Definition
"To concentrate" means to focus all attention or mental effort on a particular task or object, often to improve performance or understanding. For example, in the phrase 'She concentrated on her work,' it implies giving undivided attention to the activity at hand.
Etymology
The word "to concentrate" comes from the Latin 'concentratus,' past participle of 'concentrare,' meaning 'to bring to a common center.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean focusing mental or physical energy on one point or task. Did you know this idea of 'bringing together' perfectly matches how concentration gathers attention?
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"To concentrate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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