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Fix-A-Gaze-On

/fɪks ə ɡeɪz ɒn/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To direct one's gaze or attention towards a specific object or person.

    "She fixed her gaze on the horizon, waiting for the sun to set."
  2. 2

    To concentrate one's visual attention on something.

    "He fixed his gaze on the painting, trying to understand its deeper meaning."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The phrase 'fix a gaze on' combines the verb 'fix', derived from Old French 'fixer', meaning to attach or fasten, and 'gaze', from Middle English 'gazen', meaning to look steadily. The phrase evolved in English to convey the act of directing one's attention or focus towards something.

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