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Fixate
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Simple meaning
What does Fixate mean?
To focus too strongly on one thing.
Dictionary definition
To focus attention too strongly on one thing.
Example sentences
Fixate in a sentence
easy
Do not fixate on one mistake.
medium
The baby seemed to fixate on the bright light.
hard
A reader may fixate on one clue and miss other important details.
Synonyms
Words like Fixate
obsessTo think about something too much.
focusRelated word that supports the meaning of fixate.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreTo pay no attention.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fixate, depending on context.
Word family
Fixate word family
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Quick practice
Try Fixate
Practice 1
What does fixate mean?
Fixate means to focus too strongly on one thing.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fixate?
Obsess is close in meaning to fixate in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fixate?
Ignore contrasts with fixate.
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