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fixate

/fɪˈkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does fixate mean?

verb

To concentrate one's attention or interest on something; to focus one's mind or thoughts on something. To become or make someone become obsessed with something.

Example

"She fixated on the idea of traveling the world and spent hours researching destinations."

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