focus - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system

Synonyms

• focus

More generic

• distinctness
• sharpness

Noun

maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea

Synonyms

• focus

More generic

• clarity
• clearness
• limpidity
• lucidity
• lucidness
• pellucidity

Noun

the concentration of attention or energy on something

Synonyms

• centering
• direction
• focal point
• focus
• focusing
• focussing

More generic

• absorption
• concentration
• engrossment
• immersion

More specific

• particularism

Noun

a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section

Synonyms

• focus

More generic

• point

Noun

a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges

Synonyms

• focal point
• focus

More generic

• point

Noun

a central point or locus of an infection in an organism

Synonyms

• focal point
• focus
• nidus

More generic

• point

Related

• focal infection

Noun

special emphasis attached to something

Synonyms

• focus
• stress

More generic

• accent
• emphasis

Verb

put (an image) into focus

Synonyms

• focalise
• focalize
• focus
• sharpen

More generic

• adjust
• correct
• set

Opposite / Antonyms

• blur

Also See

• focus on

More specific

• refocus

Related

• focalise
• focalize
• focus

Verb

become focussed or come into focus

Synonyms

• focalise
• focalize
• focus

More generic

• adapt
• adjust
• conform

Opposite / Antonyms

• blur

Verb

direct one's attention on something

Synonyms

• center
• centre
• concentrate
• focus
• pore
• rivet

More generic

• cerebrate
• cogitate
• think

More specific

• absorb
• engross
• engulf
• hear
• immerse
• listen
• plunge
• recall
• soak up
• steep
• take heed
• think
• zoom in

Related

• rivet

Verb

bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions

Synonyms

• concenter
• concentre
• focalise
• focalize
• focus

More generic

• adjust
• align
• aline
• line up

More specific

• refocus

Verb

cause to converge on or toward a central point

Synonyms

• focus

More generic

• sharpen

Opposite / Antonyms

• blur

More specific

• refocus

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