Direct and Focus

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Direct

Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.

Usage example: the aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake

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Focus is a synonym for direct in collect topic. In some cases you can use "Focus" instead a verb "Direct", when it comes to topics like aim, guide.

Nearby Words: direction, directed, directly, directing, directness

Focus

Focus verb - To fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective.

Usage example: try to focus your attention on the task at hand

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Direct is a synonym for focus in collect topic. You can use "Direct" instead a verb "Focus", if it concerns topics such as fix, concentrate, aim attention at.

Nearby Words: focused, focal, focusing

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attention	direct attention	focus attention
rage	direct rage	focus rage
energy	direct energy	focus energy
anger	direct anger	focus anger
Other words: power, people, team, series, show, development, time, bit, story, times, energies, powers.

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A Mage's Power: Beginner mages all require something to focus and direct their magic.

Source: Power Crutch
Power Crutch: Beginner mages all require something to focus and direct their magic.

Source: Literature / A Mage's Power
Many real life ceremonial magicians use wands or staves in their rituals to help focus and direct their power or simply for ceremonial purposes.

Source: Magic Wand

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