Focus Synonyms and Antonyms

fōkəs
A place of concentrated activity, influence, or importance
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. focusing
  2. center
  3. headquarters
  4. heart
  5. stress
  6. hub
  7. focussing
  8. seat
  9. focal-point
  10. direction
  11. centering
A point of origin from which ideas or influences, for example, originate
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. focal-point
  2. center
  3. locus
  4. bottom
  5. point of convergence
  6. center-of-attention
  7. distinct
  8. core
  9. clear
  10. heart
  11. sharply-defined
  12. indistinct
  13. hub
  14. unclear
  15. quick
  16. blurred
  17. root
  18. nidus
To make an image clear
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. focalize
  2. sharpen
  3. adjust
  4. bring into focus
  5. focalise
  6. bring out
  7. get detail
Antonyms:
  1. blur
To devote (oneself or one's efforts)
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. address
  2. apply
  3. bend
  4. buckle down
  5. concentrate
  6. dedicate
  7. devote
  8. direct
  9. give
  10. turn

Words Related to Focus

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Focus Sentence Examples

  • She shook her head, her focus back on Alex.

  • He forced himself to focus on something else.

  • Carmen tried to focus on Felipa, but her mind was full of questions.

  • She cleared her throat, forcing herself to focus on his dark eyes.

  • Go see her, keep an open mind, and focus on what is important.

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