concentrate
verb (used with object)
to bring or draw to a common center or point of union; converge; direct toward one point; focus.
have concentrated
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present perfectof concentrate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He notes that six of the 10 themes’ valuations have become notably more expensive, particularly Japan, energy and gold, “as events have concentrated the market mind on the relevant thesis.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
The “Big Three” of China’s robotaxi sector—Baidu, WeRide and Pony AI—have focused on deploying self-driving cabs that transport passengers, while companies such as Zelos and Neolix have concentrated on driverless last-mile delivery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
"Our passing was bad at times and we should have concentrated on retaining possession in the closing minutes instead of seeking a fourth goal. We have to work on controlling games."
From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025
Previous studies have concentrated on checking attitudes towards individual measures.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2024
After all, Commander Jameson had given me only a few minutes to analyze Metias’s body, and I’d used the time poorly—but how could I have concentrated?
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
