concentrate

/ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪt/
noun
  1. A substance that has been made stronger by removing water or other parts.
    • This cleaning concentrate must be diluted before use.
    • Add a can of orange concentrate to the water and stir.
    • The recipe calls for tomato concentrate instead of fresh tomatoes.
verb
  1. To give all your attention to something and not think about other things.
    • She concentrated so hard on the puzzle that she didn't hear the phone ring.
    • I need to concentrate on my homework before the game starts.
    • Try to concentrate on your breathing during the meditation exercise.
  2. To bring or come together in one place or area; to gather.
    • Most of the city's population is concentrated in the downtown area.
    • The troops concentrated near the border before the attack.
    • We concentrated all our resources on finishing the project on time.
  3. To make a liquid or substance stronger by removing water or other parts.
    • This chemical is concentrated to increase its effectiveness.
    • The factory concentrates orange juice by evaporating the water.
    • You can concentrate the soup by simmering it for a longer time.
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