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fix vs fixate

fixate vs fix

fix is a noun but fixate is not a noun.

fix and fixate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fix Yes No Yes No
fixate No No Yes No
As verbs, fix and fixate are synonyms defined as:
  • fix and fixate: make fixed, stable or stationary
fix (noun) fixate (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
a determination of the place where something is
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
informal terms for a difficult situation
fix (verb) fixate (verb)
make infertile become fixed (on)
make fixed, stable or stationary make fixed, stable or stationary
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
decide upon or fix definitely
take vengeance on or get even
cause to be firmly attached
put (something somewhere) firmly
prepare for eating by applying heat
set or place definitely
to be about to do something
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
Difference between fix and fixate

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