fixate
verb
fix·ate
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fixated;
fixating
Definition of fixate
1
: to make fixed, stationary, or unchanging
2
: to focus one's gaze on
3
: to direct (the libido) toward an infantile form of gratification
1
: to focus or concentrate one's gaze or attention intently or obsessively
2
: to undergo arrestment at a stage of development
Examples of fixate in a Sentence
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While the Superbad protagonists are primarily fixated on getting a fake ID to buy party booze, one scene from Good Boys finds Lucas and friends paralyzed with fear while attempting to cross a busy, multi-lane highway. — Christian Holub, EW.com, "Good Boys star Keith L. Williams on perfecting that scream and learning from Superbad," 16 Aug. 2019 In recent years, while we were fixated on ISIS, al-Qaeda became stronger, more resilient, and more battle-hardened. — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, "Losing the War in Forgotten Afghanistan," 10 Aug. 2019 While many investors were fixated on the U.S. Federal Reserve yesterday, emerging market investors had two different accounting scandals to contemplate. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, "In India and China, Scandals Blunt Investor Confidence: CEO Daily," 1 Aug. 2019 Andy Johnson of the Fried Egg explained perfectly why being fixated on an arbitrary measuring stick is foolish, so definitely give that a read. — Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, "2019 U.S. Open Parting Thoughts: Woodland's Gutsy Win, Tiger's Showing and More," 17 June 2019 There are art historians who are fixated on the manuscripts, on themes, or on the chronology of his work. — Claudia Kalb, National Geographic, "A 23-year excavation into the life of Leonardo da Vinci," 25 Apr. 2019 Bowers was also fixated on a group called the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society -- or HIAS -- which helps refugees settle in the U.S. — Justin Carissimo, CBS News, "Pittsburgh shooting suspect makes court appearance; feds seek death penalty," 29 Oct. 2018 But others may not be so happy to hear the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is now fixated on going to the Moon. — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "5 Things We Learned From SpaceX's Moon Tourist Announcement," 18 Sep. 2018 Ross, whose offices overlooked the site of what was once the New York Coliseum, a bland convention center, was fixated on the possibilities. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "How the megadevelopment era shapes cities today," 30 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fixate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for fixate
fixate
verb
English Language Learners Definition of fixate
: to look at or think about something constantly : to give all of your attention to something
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fixate
verb
fix·ate
| \ ˈfik-ˌsāt
\
\
fixated;
fixating
Medical Definition of fixate
1
: to focus one's gaze on
2
: to direct (the libido) toward an infantile form of gratification
1
: to focus or concentrate one's gaze or attention
an infant with normal vision…will fixate on a light held before him — Journal of the American Medical Association
2
: to undergo arrestment at a stage of development
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