focalize

/ˈfoʊkəˌlaɪz/
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Other forms: focalized; focalizing; focalizes

Definitions of focalize
  1. verb
    become focussed or come into focus
    synonyms: focalise, focus
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    type of:
    adapt, adjust, conform
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
  2. verb
    concentrate on a particular place or spot
    synonyms: focalise, localise, localize
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    type of:
    lie
    be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  3. verb
    put (an image) into focus
    synonyms: focalise, focus, sharpen
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    types:
    refocus
    put again into focus or focus more sharply
    type of:
    adjust, correct, set
    alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
  4. verb
    bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
    synonyms: concenter, concentre, focalise, focus
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    types:
    refocus
    focus anew
    type of:
    adjust, align, aline, line up
    place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
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