Concentrate/ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Distraction Avoidance When concentrating, try to minimize distractions in your environment to improve focus. She closed the door to concentrate on her reading. Pro Tip 2/3Effort Intensification Use 'concentrate' when describing intense effort put into a single activity or goal. He needs to concentrate on finishing his essay by tonight. Pro Tip 3/3Mental Commitment 'Concentrate' often involves a firm mental commitment to a task or thought. Can you concentrate on solving this problem for a moment?