Fixate
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To become obsessively and unhealthily focused on a particular person or thing.
“He began to fixate on the one mistake he had made during the presentation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɪkseɪt/
Syllables
fix·ate
Related Words
Synonyms
fix
Antonyms
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
X in position two is unusual and high value, ends in ATE which is a very common verb ending
🔤
Scrabble
X scores 8 points, making this a strong play, ATE ending allows hooks to FIXATED and FIXATES
Words Related to Fixate
Words you can make from Fixate
Shorter words formed from the letters in “fixate”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “fixate”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up fixate in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!