Definitions

fixate

[fik-seyt] / ˈfɪk seɪt /

VERB

focus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

haunt infatuate obsess

STRONG

direct

WEAK

become attached center on rivet one's eyes zero in on

Example Sentences

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Fixate on that, and your body and arms will intuitively move to get the bounce just right.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 19, 2018

Fixate on Tom Cruise’s teeth not being centered on his face.

From The Guardian • Jan. 1, 2016

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