Synonyms for

Concentrating

Verb / ˈkɑ:nsʌˌntreɪtɪŋ / Another word for concentrating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give all of your attention to something and think very carefully about it

Synonyms & similar words

decentralise deconcentrate pore centralise focus contract center digest reduce centralize decoct decentralize rivet centre concentrate boildown condense focusing attending centering absorbing engrossing fixating immersing preoccupying diligent determined persistent resolute single-minded unwavering intent absorbed engaged

Synonyms by register

Formal

focusing attending applying deliberating

Informal

hunkering down knuckling down getting down to it zeroing in

Literary

musing brooding pondering

Antonyms

dispersing distracting scattering unfocusing diverting neglecting

Common collocations

  • concentrating hard
  • concentrating on
  • concentrating efforts
  • concentrating power
  • concentrating the mind
  • concentrating resources
  • concentrating on the task

Word family

noun concentration
verb concentrate
adjective concentrated
adverb concentratedly

Usage note

Often used with 'on' to specify the object of attention. Can imply intense mental effort or physical gathering.

Example sentences

  1. I am concentrating on my math homework.
  2. She is concentrating on her painting.
  3. He is concentrating on playing the piano.
  4. The students are concentrating on the teacher's lesson.
  5. The athlete is concentrating on winning the race.

Quotes

  • Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger. - Colin Powell
  • The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus. - Bruce Lee
  • The ability to concentrate and to use your time well is everything if you want to succeed in business--or almost anywhere else, for that matter. - Lee Iacocca

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