concentrate

/ˈkɑnsəˌntreɪt/B1Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

  • n. a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water
  • n. a concentrated example of something
  • v. make denser, stronger, or purer
  • v. direct one's attention on something

Word forms

Past participle
concentrated
Present participle
concentrating
Past tense
concentrated
Third person singular
concentrates

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The juice is made from a concentrate, which makes it very flavorful.

  2. v.

    It's hard to concentrate on studying with all the noise around me.