Canalize
Canalize verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.
Usage example: the director of the charity should be canalizing the flow of donations so that the money ends up where it is most needed
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Synonyms for Canalize
Focus and canalize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Focus" instead a verb "Canalize".
Focus
Focus verb - To fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective.
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