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fixate Definition and Meaning in English (fixate definition)

verb
Synonyms:focusconcentratedwell on
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Fixate definition: To direct one's attention or gaze steadily and intently toward something.

Definitions of Fixate

  1. 1verb

    To direct one's attention or gaze steadily and intently toward something.

  2. 2verb

    To develop an obsessive or unhealthy preoccupation with someone or something.

Example Sentences

casual

“She tends to fixate on small details, which can slow down the project.”

casual

“Don't fixate on your past mistakes; learn from them and move forward.”

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past tensefixated
present participlefixating
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nounfixative

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Fixate definition: To direct one's attention or gaze steadily and intently toward something.
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'Fixate' translates to 'fixate' in English. Fixate definition: To direct one's attention or gaze steadily and intently toward something.
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