🎯focus

verb
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/

Meaning

to direct attention or effort on something specific
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
To concentrate attention or effort on something.

Example Sentences

She needs to focus on her studies.

Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.

Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.

Example Expressions

in focus

Synonyms

concentrate, direct, aim, emphasize, highlight, center, target, channel
Entry 1
concentrate, direct, aim, emphasize, highlight
Entry 2
concentrate, center, direct, aim, target, emphasize
Entry 3
concentrate, center, direct, aim, target, channel

Antonyms

ignore, neglect, distract, disperse, scatter, overlook, divert
Entry 1
ignore, neglect, distract
Entry 2
distract, neglect, ignore, disperse, scatter, overlook
Entry 3
distract, neglect, ignore, scatter, disperse, divert

Collocations

focus on, focus attention, focus sharply, focus clearly

More Example Sentences

She naturally learned to focus during meetings.

She chose not to complain and focused on her work.

I am the kind of person who needs new tasks to stay focused.

I am the kind of person who needs new roles to stay focused.

I am the kind of person who needs challenges to stay focused.

I am the kind of person who needs to solve problems to stay focused.

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference in her mood, her sleep quality, and her energy levels

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference in her mood, her sleep quality, and her energy levels which motivates her to continue practicing yoga as part of her daily routine.