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Synonyms for (noun) fix

Synonyms: fix, localisation, localization, locating, location Definition: a determination of the place where something is Usage: he got a good fix on the target

Hypernyms: determination, finding Definition: the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation Usage: the determination of molecular structures

Synonyms: fix Definition: an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear Usage: collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers

Hypernyms: granting immunity, immunity, exemption Definition: an act exempting someone Usage: he was granted immunity from prosecution

Synonyms: repair, reparation, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending Definition: the act of putting something in working order again

Hypernyms: improvement Definition: the act of improving something Usage: their improvements increased the value of the property

Synonyms: fix Definition: something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug Usage: she needed a fix of chocolate

Hypernyms: intravenous injection Definition: an injection into a vein

Synonyms: pickle, hole, muddle, mess, jam, kettle of fish, fix Definition: informal terms for a difficult situation Usage: he got into a terrible fix; he made a muddle of his marriage

Hypernyms: difficulty Definition: a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome Usage: grappling with financial difficulties

Synonyms for (verb) fix

Synonyms: unsex, fix, sterilise, sterilize, desex, desexualise, desexualize Definition: make infertile Usage: in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized

Hypernyms: operate, operate on Definition: perform surgery on Usage: The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life

Synonyms: doctor, bushel, touch on, furbish up, fix, repair, restore, mend Definition: restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken Usage: She repaired her TV set; Repair my shoes please

Hypernyms: meliorate, improve, ameliorate, amend, better Definition: to make better Usage: The editor improved the manuscript with his changes

Synonyms: set, set up, gear up, fix, prepare, ready Definition: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc Usage: Get the children ready for school!; prepare for war; I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill

Hypernyms: alter, change, modify Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue

Synonyms: fix Definition: kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study

Hypernyms: set, set up, gear up, fix, prepare, ready Definition: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc Usage: Get the children ready for school!; prepare for war; I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill

Synonyms: fix, fixate Definition: make fixed, stable or stationary Usage: let's fix the picture to the frame

Hypernyms: attach Definition: cause to be attached

Synonyms: limit, set, specify, define, determine, fix Definition: decide upon or fix definitely Usage: fix the variables; specify the parameters

Hypernyms: select, choose, take, pick out Definition: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives Usage: Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter; She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her

Synonyms: get, fix, pay back, pay off Definition: take vengeance on or get even Usage: We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!; This time I got him

Hypernyms: get back, get even Definition: take revenge or even out a score Usage: I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even

Synonyms: fix, fasten, secure Definition: cause to be firmly attached Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man

Hypernyms: attach Definition: cause to be attached

Synonyms: posit, fix, situate, deposit Definition: put (something somewhere) firmly Usage: She posited her hand on his shoulder; deposit the suitcase on the bench; fix your eyes on this spot

Hypernyms: put, place, pose, position, set, lay Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point

Synonyms: fix Definition: set or place definitely Usage: Let's fix the date for the party!

Hypernyms: plant, establish, found, constitute, institute Definition: set up or lay the groundwork for Usage: establish a new department

Synonyms: ready, prepare, make, cook, fix Definition: prepare for eating by applying heat Usage: Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?; fix breakfast for the guests, please

Hypernyms: create from raw material, create from raw stuff Definition: make from scratch

Synonyms: fix Definition: influence an event or its outcome by illegal means Usage: fix a race

Hypernyms: act upon, work, influence Definition: have and exert influence or effect Usage: The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate