'concentrate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'concentrare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'centrum' meant 'center.'

'concentrare' transformed into the French word 'concentrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'concentrate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to bring to a common center,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'focus attention or effort.'