concentrate on — to focus all your attention or effort on a particular activity, subject, or problem
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to focus all your attention or effort on a particular activity, subject, or problem
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- I can't concentrate on homework when my cat keeps meowing for attention.
- She needs to concentrate on driving instead of taking selfies.
- Students should concentrate on understanding concepts rather than memorizing.
concentrate on
NOUN[/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt ɑːn/]
to focus all your attention or effort on a particular activity, subject, or problem
to focus all your attention or effort on a particular activity, subject, or problem
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'concentrare' meaning 'to gather together to a common center,' derived from 'com-' (together) and 'centrum' (center). The phrase 'concentrate on' developed in English to mean directing all attention toward a single point or subject.
Breakdown
con- (together) + centrum (center) + -ate (verb) + on (preposition indicating focus/direction) = concentrate on
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📝Examples
“I can't concentrate on homework when my cat keeps meowing for attention.”
“She needs to concentrate on driving instead of taking selfies.”
“Students should concentrate on understanding concepts rather than memorizing.”
“It's hard to concentrate on reading when there's a pizza smell in the air.”
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