- To adjust or come to a focus.
- To bring or be brought to a focus; sharpen.
- To concentrate or be concentrated; localize.
Dictionary:
fo·cal·ize (fō'kə-līz') ![]() |
| Thesaurus: focalize |
verb
| WordNet: focalize |
The verb has 4 meanings:
Meaning #1:
concentrate on a particular place or spot
Synonyms: localize, localise, focalise
Meaning #2:
bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
Synonyms: concenter, concentre, focalise, focus
Meaning #3:
become focussed or come into focus
Synonyms: focus, focalise
Meaning #4:
put into focus; as of an image on a screen; we cannot enjoy the movie"
Synonyms: focus, focalise, sharpen
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