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, focus, 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, focus, 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, focus, 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, focus, 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, focus, 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, focus, 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, focus, 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, focus, 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. Sebastian Kurz:

   There has been a lot of movement in recent years. For example, the German position is now much closer to ours than it was two years ago, many states have moved in the right direction. Now we need a focus on proper protection of the external borders of the EU and not just the constant debate about the distribution of refugees within the European Union by quotas.

2. Pete Buttigieg:

   We've got to remember that we're all more than how we voted in the last election, how you vote in the last election doesn't define you, and this is our opportunity to focus on the future.

3. Phil Campbell:

   It was probably just lack of focus in certain areas, we weren’t more tired than they were.

4. Alejandro Ruelas:

   As an entrepreneur, you need to focus on what you do best -- then surround yourself with people who are better than you at other areas.

5. Gavin Newsom:

   I don't think there's been two years of more effective policymaking of a modern American president, the president talks a lot about a unifying agenda. Focus on the fact that we all need to be respected, connected, protected, these universal values, start speaking to those values again. That gives me confidence not just in a re-election for Joe Biden, but a successful final two years of his first term.