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 fixate fixate /ˈfɪkˌseɪt/

verb

  1. Become fixed (on)  ( fixate , settle on )
    become fixed (on)
     Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon
    Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon
  2. Make fixed, stable or stationary  ( fixate , fix )
    make fixed, stable or stationary
     Let's fix the picture to the frame
    let's fix the picture to the frame
  3. Pay attention to exclusively and obsessively  ( fixate )
    pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
     The media are fixating on Princess Diana's death
    The media are fixating on Princess Diana's death
  4. Attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way  ( fixate )
    attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way
     He fixates on his mother, even at the age of 40
    He fixates on his mother, even at the age of 40