fixate
verb (used without object)
to obsessively concentrate one's attention (usually followed byon ).
fixates
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present tense formof fixate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As a head coach who fixates on squad togetherness, was there a worry that having such a high-profile player on the margins might lead Alexander-Arnold to provide an unintentional distraction and focus of attention?
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
He fixates on bright, blinding objects while turning away from self-reflection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Officially designated as the Legacy Tower, Smith himself fixates on that word — “legacy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
Basch argued that the argument over fluoridation today often fixates on communal water sources, and has similarities with other public health fracases.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2022
She fixates on me, waiting for me to meet her gaze.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
