focalize

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb concentrate on a particular place or spot
  2. verb bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
  3. verb become focussed or come into focus

Etymology

From focal + -ize.

In classic literature

Synonyms

localize, localise, focalise

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