fixate

verb
UK: /fɪkˈseɪt/
US: /ˈfɪkseɪt/

  1. To look at something for a long time.

    1. The cat will fixate on a toy.
    2. Don't fixate on your past mistakes; focus on future goals.

  2. To think about something constantly.

    1. I tend to fixate on small details.
    2. It's easy to fixate on what you don't have instead of appreciating what is available.

  3. To become overly focused on something specific.

    1. She will fixate on one idea.
    2. He tends to fixate on problems instead of seeking practical solutions.

Synonyms

obsess dwell focus concentrate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fixate" in English means: To look at something for a long time., To think about something constantly., To become overly focused on something specific..

The phonetic transcription of "fixate" is /fɪkˈseɪt/ in British English and /ˈfɪkseɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fixate": obsess, dwell, focus, concentrate.

Example usage of "fixate": "The cat will fixate on a toy.". More examples on the page.