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Vocabulary Entry
fixate
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To focus one's attention or thoughts on something intensely.
Example Sentences
"She tends to fixate on her mistakes instead of learning from them."
"He fixated on the details of the painting, unable to look away."
"They fixated on the countdown timer as the deadline approached."
N
noun
An obsessive or persistent focus on something that may be excessive or unhealthy.
Example Sentences
"His fixate on perfectionism often leads to stress."
"Her fixate on social media can distract her from real-life interactions."
"The therapist noted his fixate on past failures was hindering his progress."