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fix|ate — «FIHK sayt», verb, at|ed, at|ing. –v.t. 1. to make fixed so as to establish a habit. 2. to concentrate (one s attention) on something. –v.i. 1. to become fixed or fixated. 2. to have or develop an abnormal attachmen … Useful english dictionary
fix — fixable, adj. fixability, n. /fiks/, v., fixed or fixt, fixing, n. v.t. 1. to repair; mend. 2. to put in order or in good condition; adjust or arrrange: She fixed her hair in a bun. 3. to make fast, firm, or stable … Universalium
fix — I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fixus, past participle of figere to fasten; akin to Lithuanian dygti to sprout, break through Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to make firm, stable, or stationary b. to give a permanent or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
attention — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Direction of the mind toward Nouns 1. attention, mindfulness, intentness, attentiveness, thought, thoughtfulness, advertence, attention to detail, care, special consideration; observance, observation,… … English dictionary for students
Fix — Fix, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fixed} (f[i^]kst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Fixing}.] [Cf. F. fixer.] 1. To make firm, stable, or fast; to set or place permanently; to fasten immovably; to establish; to implant; to secure; to make definite. [1913 Webster] An… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Attention — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Attention >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 attention attention Sgm: N 1 mindfulness mindfulness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N 1 intentness intentness intentiveness Sgm: N 1 alertness alertness Sgm: N 1 thought … English dictionary for students
fix — [[t]fɪ̱ks[/t]] ♦♦♦ fixes, fixing, fixed 1) VERB If something is fixed somewhere, it is attached there firmly or securely. [be V ed prep/adv] It is fixed on the wall... [be V ed prep/adv] Most blinds can be fixed directly to the top of the window… … English dictionary
fix — v. & n. v. 1 tr. make firm or stable; fasten, secure (fixed a picture to the wall). 2 tr. decide, settle, specify (a price, date, etc.). 3 tr. mend, repair. 4 tr. implant (an idea or memory) in the mind (couldn t get the rules fixed in his head) … Useful english dictionary
fix — fix1 [ fıks ] verb transitive *** ▸ 1 make something work again ▸ 2 prepare food/drink ▸ 3 arrange hair/clothing ▸ 4 fasten so cannot move ▸ 5 set price/amount/date ▸ 6 arrange event ▸ 7 remember something ▸ 8 dishonestly arrange something ▸ 9… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
