Synonyms for focus
ˈfoʊ kəsfo·cus

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1. focus

   Synonyms:
   centre, standpoint, rendezvous, convergence, nucleus

   Antonyms:
   circle, dispersion, dissipation, divergence, foe

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1. focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centeringnoun

   the concentration of attention or energy on something

   "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"

   Synonyms:
   direction, guidance, nidus, management, counselling, stress, way, commission, counsel, instruction, focussing, focalisation, snap, centering, counseling, charge, steering, focal point, focalization, focusing

   Antonyms:
   dim, blear, blur, slur

2. focusnoun

   maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system

   "in focus"; "out of focus"

   Synonyms:
   stress, focal point, focussing, direction, centering, focusing, nidus

   Antonyms:
   slur, blur, blear, dim

3. focusnoun

   maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea

   "the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion"

   Synonyms:
   stress, focal point, focussing, direction, centering, focusing, nidus

   Antonyms:
   blur, slur, dim, blear

4. focus, focal point, nidusnoun

   a central point or locus of an infection in an organism

   "the focus of infection"

   Synonyms:
   focal point, focusing, centering, stress, direction, nidus, focussing

   Antonyms:
   blur, blear, dim, slur

5. stress, focusnoun

   special emphasis attached to something

   "the stress was more on accuracy than on speed"

   Synonyms:
   tenseness, focal point, focusing, emphasis, centering, accent, direction, nidus, tension, strain, focussing, stress

   Antonyms:
   blur, blear, slur, dim

6. focus, focal pointnoun

   a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges

   Synonyms:
   focal point, focusing, centering, stress, direction, nidus, focussing

   Antonyms:
   blear, blur, dim, slur

7. focusverb

   a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section

   Synonyms:
   stress, focal point, focussing, direction, centering, focusing, nidus

   Antonyms:
   slur, blur, dim, blear

8. concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivetverb

   direct one's attention on something

   "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"

   Synonyms:
   decoct, center on, concentrate on, concentrate, sharpen, centralise, focus on, concenter, contract, digest, revolve around, condense, focalise, centre, center, boil down, focalize, revolve about, reduce, rivet, pore, concentre, centralize

   Antonyms:
   blear, dim, slur, blur

9. focusverb

   cause to converge on or toward a central point

   "Focus the light on this image"

   Synonyms:
   center, rivet, concentrate, sharpen, centre, focalise, concentre, pore, focalize, concenter

   Antonyms:
   slur, blur, blear, dim

10. concenter, concentre, focalize, focalise, focusverb

    bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions

    Synonyms:
    concentrate, center, rivet, sharpen, localise, localize, centre, focalise, concentre, pore, focalize, concenter

    Antonyms:
    slur, dim, blur, blear

11. focus, focalize, focaliseverb

    become focussed or come into focus

    "The light focused"

    Synonyms:
    center, rivet, concentrate, localise, localize, sharpen, centre, focalise, concentre, pore, focalize, concenter

    Antonyms:
    blur, blear, slur, dim

12. focus, focalize, focalise, sharpenverb

    put (an image) into focus

    "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"

    Synonyms:
    center, rivet, concentrate, localise, localize, sharpen, centre, focalise, concentre, taper, point, pore, focalize, heighten, concenter

    Antonyms:
    blur, dim, blear, slur

Matched Categories

1. • Adjust
   • Clarity
   • Distinctness
   • Emphasis
   • Point
   • Sharpen

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1. focusnoun

   Synonyms:
   central point, point of concentration, point of convergence

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1. List of paraphrases for "focus":

   concentrate, emphasis, attention, concentration, accent, discussion, focusing, approach, priority, focused, orientation, centre, target, focuses, theme, axis, focussing, interest, spotlight, concentrating, refocus, objective, guidance, direction, heart, reflection, care, concentrated, devote, goal

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1. List of known nicknames for "Focus":

   Phil Asher Presents Focus, Bernard Edwards, Jr.

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1. James Tanner:

   The Covid crisis has given the world a unique pause button moment, investors around the world... have indicated that in the restart their focus will be on investing in a sustainable fashion.

2. Sam Walton:

   I loved this business and this way of life, but it is time for me to pull back and focus on other things that really matter to me.

3. Bernie Sanders:

   My focus today is on a monumental moment in American history : the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Together, we are going to go forward and defeat the most dangerous president in American history.

4. Steve Norman:

   ... I think it's time to focus exclusively on this rough ride issue to evoke change here, to change the longstanding custom of handing out street justice.

5. Kamala Harris:

   But none of this is going to be just turning on a switch. It requires focus, it requires intention, it requires an investment over a period of time, which means, in the short point, is that you’re not going to see the benefit of it overnight — because the problems didn’t occur overnight.