Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Focuses.
Focuses - as a noun
The concentration of attention or energy on something
Example: "The focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centering12direction12focal pointfocusing14focussing15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absorption14concentration17engrossment14immersion13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
Example: "In focus"
Maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea
Example: "The controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion"
A central point or locus of an infection in an organism
Example: "The focus of infection"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
focal pointnidus6Special emphasis attached to something
Example: "The stress was more on accuracy than on speed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stress6A point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
focal pointA fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
Focuses - as a verb
Direct one's attention on something
Example: "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8centre8concentrate15pore6rivet8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebrate13cogitate11think12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to converge on or toward a central point
Example: "Focus the light on this image"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sharpen12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
blur6Bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concenter13concentre13focalise13focalize22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjust14align6aline5line upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become focussed or come into focus
Example: "The light focused"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
focalise13focalize22Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
blur6Put (an image) into focus
Example: "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
focalise13focalize22sharpen12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjust14correct11set3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
blur6Example Sentences
"She focuses her attention on the task at hand."
"The photographer focuses the camera on the subject."
"He focuses his efforts on improving his skills."
"The company focuses on delivering high-quality products."
"The teacher focuses on engaging her students in class."
Word Game Points
Is FOCUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, focuses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FOCUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is FOCUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, focuses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFOCUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is FOCUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, focuses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFOCUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
