What is another word for focusing?
147 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ fˈə͡ʊkəsɪŋ], [ fˈəʊkəsɪŋ], [ f_ˈəʊ_k_ə_s_ɪ_ŋ]
When it comes to concentrating one's efforts, the term "focusing" can be used. However, there are many other synonyms that can be employed to describe the act of putting one's mind and energy towards a specific task or goal. Some alternatives to "focusing" might include "concentrating," "fixating," "centering," "zeroing in," or "engaging." Each of these terms has a slightly different connotation or emphasis, which could be useful when trying to convey a particular idea or feeling. Ultimately, the key is finding the right word to capture the precise intention behind the act of focusing.
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Synonyms for Focusing:
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adj.
• occupying • refining- more clarifying ,
- more cleaning ,
- more cultivating ,
- more distillation ,
- more elevating ,
- more honing ,
- more perfecting ,
- more polishing ,
- more purifying ,
- more sharpening ,
- most clarifying ,
- most cleaning ,
- most cultivating ,
- most distillation ,
- most elevating ,
- most honing ,
- most perfecting ,
- most polishing ,
- most purifying ,
- most sharpening ,
- re fining ,
- re-fining .
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n.
• centering • concentration -
v.
• centralizing • converging • focusing Other relevant words:
- Adjusting ,
- Aiming ,
- Centring ,
- Concentrations ,
- Coring ,
- Engulfing ,
- Focalizing ,
- Levelling ,
- Mattering ,
- Occasioning ,
- Pivoting ,
- Plunging ,
- Pooling ,
- Poring ,
- Purposing ,
- Sharpening ,
- absorption ,
- accent ,
- accenting ,
- adapt ,
- adjust ,
- administration ,
- aim ,
- aline ,
- bearing ,
- center ,
- centralising ,
- centralization ,
- cerebrate ,
- charge ,
- command ,
- concentration ,
- condensing ,
- conduct ,
- conform ,
- contracting ,
- convergence ,
- counsel ,
- counseling ,
- course ,
- directing ,
- direction ,
- emphasis ,
- engrossing ,
- engrossment ,
- fixing ,
- focal point ,
- focalisation ,
- focalization ,
- focus ,
- focused ,
- focussing ,
- gaping ,
- guidance ,
- hearting ,
- heightening ,
- intensification ,
- issuing ,
- joining ,
- listening ,
- middling ,
- nidus ,
- particularism ,
- pinpointing ,
- pointing ,
- refocusing ,
- riveting ,
- sighting ,
- snapping ,
- spotlighting ,
- strain ,
- straining ,
- stress ,
- stressing ,
- tapering ,
- targeting ,
- tension ,
- training ,
- way .
How to use "Focusing" in context?
If you want to focus, first make sure you are clear about what you want. Define the task at hand and what you need to achieve. Once you have a good understanding of your objective, you can begin to focus on it.
Develop a mental image of what you want. How does it look? What does it feel like? What does it sound like? Once you have a clear picture in your mind, begin to concentrate on it. Keep your attention on the image and don't drift off.
Keep your focus on the task at hand. Don't let other distractions creep into your mind.
Paraphrases for Focusing:
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Equivalence
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Noun, singular or mass
focus, Focuses, Concentrating.
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Verb, past tense
concentrated.
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Verb, gerund or present participle
Concentrating.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Forward Entailment
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Noun, plural
Concentrations.
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Noun, plural
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Independent
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Proper noun, singular
highlights.
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Noun, plural
Emphases, approaches.
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Verb, gerund or present participle
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Proper noun, singular
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