What is another word for fixate?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪkse͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Fixate is a verb that refers to the act of paying intense attention or focus on something. When we talk about fixating on something, we usually mean that we are obsessively thinking about it or unable to divert our attention away from it. Synonyms for fixate include concentrate, focus, center, anchor, and zero in. Each of these words describes the act of intently paying attention to something. However, the nuances differ slightly. For example, when we use the word center, we may imply that we are focusing on the most important aspect. On the other side, fixation may describe a narrower, more obsessive focus, whereas concentration may suggest a more intentional effort to pay attention to something.
