focalise
Bring into focus
Focalise is the British spelling of focalize, meaning to bring into focus or concentrate attention on a particular point.
In optics, it means adjusting a lens to produce a sharp image.
In narrative theory, it describes the perspective through which a story is presented: The novel focalises through the child's point of view.
The spelling with -ise is standard in British English, while American English uses -ize.
Increase in strength
- heightenIncrease in degree
- strengthenMake more robust
- deepenIncrease in degree
- reinforceAdd strength to something
enhance · magnify · accentuate · sharpen · crystallise · distill · refine · clarify
Focused mental awareness
- meditateQuiet mental focus
- contemplateConsider something thoroughly
- absorbTake in fully
- engrossAbsorb one's attention wholly
immerse · reflect · ruminate · cogitate · fixate · mindfulness · hone · deliberate
Light-focusing curved glass
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
- clarityState of being understandable
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- crispFirm and breakable
acuity · definition · sharpness · refraction · adjust · calibrate · blur · autofocus
amplify
Increase in strength
- heightenIncrease in degree
- strengthenMake more robust
- deepenIncrease in degree
reinforce · enhance · magnify · accentuate · sharpen · crystallise · distill · refine · clarify · spotlight
attention
Focused mental awareness
- meditateQuiet mental focus
- contemplateConsider something thoroughly
- absorbTake in fully
engross · immerse · reflect · ruminate · cogitate · fixate · mindfulness · hone · deliberate · ponder
lens
Light-focusing curved glass
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
- clarityState of being understandable
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
crisp · acuity · definition · sharpness · refraction · adjust · calibrate · blur · autofocus · viewfinder
hub
Central connection point
epicenter · converge · consolidate · unify · coalesce · centre · anchor · rally · gravitate · localise