focussed

VERB

aim attention at

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attract concentrate direct fixate meet put

STRONG

adjust center centralize concenter convene converge fasten fix join pinpoint rivet sharpen spotlight sweat

WEAK

bring out home in home in on hone in key on knuckle down move in pour it on zero in zoom in

Antonyms

STRONG

disarrange disorganize disperse divide ignore scatter separate

WEAK

neglect

Example Sentences

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She said previous studies had focussed more on porpoises but the picture "remained unclear" for common dolphins.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Anthropic for example has focussed its message on promoting AI safety and tighter regulation.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Archibald said that by ending petroleum licensing, efforts can be focussed on things like renewable energy and energy efficiency.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Police soon focussed on Nat Fraser – but the inquiry ran into two major problems.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

“Partly on his interest being focussed on what he calls ‘the soul,’ which he persists in regarding as an entity independent of the physical environment, whereas, as I tried to point out to him ...”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley