Concentrate Definition
concentrate
- noun
- the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
- a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water
- a concentrated example of something; "the concentrate of contemporary despair"
- verb
- make denser, stronger, or purer; "concentrate juice"
- direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
- make central; "The Russian government centralized the distribution of food"
- make more concise; "condense the contents of a book into a summary"
- draw together or meet in one common center; "These groups concentrate in the inner cities"
- compress or concentrate; "Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan"
- be cooked until very little liquid is left; "The sauce should reduce to one cup"
- cook until very little liquid is left; "The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time"
"Concentrate" in song lyrics
See how concentrate is used in real songs:
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"Sugar sugar sugar why can't I concentrate?"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Short and Sweet -
"Objective and goal, make an emcee concentrate"
Buddha Monk f/ 12 O'Clock, Da Manchuz, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Shorty Shitstain — Prepare for the Buddha Monk -
"I need to concentrate"
Brother El — I Just Wanna Hold Your Hand
Words that rhyme with concentrate
Usage tips for "concentrate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "concentrate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for concentrate to find words that pair well.