concentre

[ kon-sen-ter, kuh n- ]

/ kɒnˈsɛn tər, kən- /

verb (used with or without object), con·cen·tred, con·cen·tring. Chiefly British.

Nearby words

concentration, concentration camp, concentration cell, concentration gradient, concentrative, concentre, concentric, concentric hypertrophy, concentric lamella, concentricity, concepción

Definition for concentre (2 of 2)

concenter

[ kon-sen-ter, kuh n- ]

/ kɒnˈsɛn tər, kən- /

verb (used with or without object)

to bring or converge to a common center; concentrate.

Also especially British, con·cen·tre.

Origin of concenter

1585–95; < Middle French concentrer, equivalent to con- con- + centrer to center

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Examples from the Web for concentre

That widespread enchantment seemed to concentre and embody itself mysteriously in her; she became its living manifestation.
Toilers of the Sea|Victor Hugo
Whenever we concentre the mind on one sole object, that object and life itself must go together.
The Map of Life|William Edward Hartpole Lecky
It is imagined that they will shortly evacuate and concentre their forces at New York.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII|Various
Thus they interrupted the course of liberty only to improve, to concentre, to advance its results.
Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton

I know now where they ought to concentre, and with the blessing of God, they shall there all tend.
The Poetical Works of Henry Kirke White|Henry Kirke White

British Dictionary definitions for concentre

concentre

US concenter

/ (kɒnˈsɛntə) /

verb

to converge or cause to converge on a common centre; concentrate

Word Origin for concentre

C16: from French concentrer; see concentrate

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