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FIXATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Fixate.

Fixate - as a verb

Attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way

Example: "He fixates on his mother, even at the age of 40"

Pay attention to exclusively and obsessively

Example: "The media are fixating on princess diana's death"

Make fixed, stable or stationary

Example: "Let's fix the picture to the frame"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fix

Become fixed (on)

Example: "Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
settle on

Example Sentences

"She tends to fixate on small details and overlook the big picture."
"He fixated on his mistake and couldn't move past it."
"The child fixated on a toy and refused to let go of it."
"I can't help but fixate on what went wrong."
"Her eyes fixated on the dazzling display of fireworks."
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Word Game Points

Is FIXATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fixate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FIXATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FIXATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fixate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FIXATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FIXATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fixate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FIXATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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