concentrate

//ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt//
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Verb

concentrateInfinitive
concentratePresent tense
concentratedPast tense
concentratedPast participle
concentratingPresent participle
concentratesThird-person singular
1

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

I need to concentrate on my work.

2

to bring together or gather in one place; to collect in a central location

The troops were concentrated near the border.

3

to make a substance denser or stronger by removing water or other diluting agent

Heat the sauce to concentrate the flavors.

Noun

1

a substance that has been made stronger or denser by removing water or diluting elements

Add water to the orange juice concentrate before serving.