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1. (v.t.) fixate
to fix; make stable or stationary.
2. fixate
to concentrate one's attention on.
3. (v.i.) fixate
to concentrate one's attention (often followed by on).
4. fixate
to develop a fixation.
Etymology: (1880–85; < L fix(us) fixed, firm (see fix ) + -ate1)
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1. (verb) fixate
attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way
"He fixates on his mother, even at the age of 40"
2. (verb) fixate
pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
"The media are fixating on Princess Diana's death"
3. (verb) fixate, fix
make fixed, stable or stationary
"let's fix the picture to the frame"
4. (verb) fixate, settle on
become fixed (on)
"Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon"
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