See Also: concentre(dictionary)

concentre (iou)



concentre verb. Also *concenter. L16.
[French concentrer, formed as CON- + CENTRE verb: cf. CONCENTRATE verb.]
I. verb trans.
Bring into closer union, draw into a smaller space or area; intensify or strengthen in this way. L16.
Bring to or draw towards a common centre; collect (thoughts, faculties, etc.) and give them a common direction or purpose; form a centre or meeting-point for. M17.
Chemistry. = CONCENTRATE verb 2. M17-E19.
II. verb intrans.
Agree, coincide. L16-M18.
Converge; collect at, move towards a common centre. M17.