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focus attention

VERB
concentrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply establish fixate focus intensify put settle
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attend center contemplate examine hammer meditate muse need peruse ponder rivet ruminate scrutinize set study sweat weigh
WEAK
be engrossed in bring to bear brood over consider closely crack one's brains direct attention fix attention get on the beam give attention hammer away at head trip knuckle down occupy thoughts pour it on put mind to rack one's brains think hard
Antonyms
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confuse unsettle
STRONG
disregard forget ignore neglect
WEAK
disperse scatter

Example Sentences

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The loose diagonal of the scarf helps to frame and focus attention on the Magdalene’s face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, attorneys working on behalf of Palisades residents have been trying to focus attention on California State Parks’ role in the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

It just requires focus, attention, and a little bit of passion.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2024

Their findings, published in Limnology and Oceanography, focus attention on the role organic sulfur compounds play in this biogeochemical cycle.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

We reminded them that the idea of the campaign was to focus attention on our grievances, not eradicate them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela