Concentrate on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KAHN-sen-TRAYT on
kˈɒnsəntɹˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
KON-sen-TRAYT on
Definition
To give your full attention and effort to a specific activity or subject.
Usage & Nuances
'Concentrate on' is followed by a noun, pronoun, or the -ing form of a verb (e.g., 'concentrate on studying'). It emphasizes focusing attention and avoiding distractions. Common in academic, workplace, and daily contexts. Don’t confuse with 'focus on,' which is similar but sometimes used in slightly more formal contexts.
Spanish: concentrarse enPortuguese (BR): concentrar-se emPortuguese (PT): concentrar-se emChinese (Simplified): 专注于Chinese (Traditional): 專注於Hindi: पर ध्यान केंद्रित करनाArabic: يركز علىBengali: মনোযোগ দেওয়া - একাগ্র হওয়াRussian: сосредоточиться наJapanese: ～に集中するVietnamese: tập trung vàoKorean: 집중하다Turkish: odaklanmakUrdu: توجہ مرکوز کرناIndonesian: memusatkan perhatian pada
Example Sentences
Please concentrate on your homework.
basic
He needs to concentrate on his health right now.
basic
You should concentrate on one thing at a time.
basic
I can't concentrate on my work with all this noise.
natural
Let's concentrate on making this project a success.
natural
It's hard to concentrate on reading when you're tired.
natural