1. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken.
Synonyms
- sole
- touch on
- resole
- improve
- trouble-shoot
- fiddle
- patch
- piece
- patch up
- doctor
- mend
- revamp
- tinker
- vamp
- repoint
- cobble
- reheel
- ameliorate
- bushel
- furbish up
- darn
- fill
- restore
- better
- troubleshoot
- amend
- meliorate
- heel
- repair
Antonyms
- break
- cast on
- cast off
- disarrange
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Words that Rhyme with Fix
- intermix
- conflicts
- predicts
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- depicts
- tricks
- styx
- sticks
- slicks
- pricks
- frix
- fricks
- flicks
- cliques
- clicks
- brix
- bricks
- wix
- wicks
- wickes
- vic's
- vicks
- tics
- ticks
- six
- rix
- ricks
- rick's
- pix
- picks
Example sentences of the word fix
1. Noun, singular or mass
If the glass on the stove does get soot on it, it's an easy fix to rectify.
2. Verb, base form
You may be able to diagnose and fix these problems yourself, without calling a service technician.
Quotes containing the word fix
1. I spread the message of hope and of unity. That's what gets me up in the morning. I can tell you what is wrong, but I can't tell you how to fix it. I'm a raptivist, not a politician. I deal in hope.
- Chuck D
2. Don't talk to me.""Why not?""Because I want to fix that in my memory for ever. Draco Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret...
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
3. I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.
- Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
2. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] cause to be firmly attached.
Synonyms
- berth
- cramp
- rivet
- drop anchor
- bitt
- strap
- intrench
- brad
- secure
- cleat
- button
- hang up
- picket
- tack
- bar
- bight
- coapt
- lodge
- garter
- chock
- ground
- toggle
- girth
- crank
- sew together
- string
- tie
- noose
- bind
- cable
- sew
- brooch
- attach
- stick
- cement
- velcro
- hook
- cast anchor
- rope up
- zipper
- bandage
- entrench
- zip
- joggle
- spike
- clamp
- clinch
- run up
- buckle
- tie up
- stake
- lock up
- clasp
- pin
- chain
- grout
- wire
- zip up
- stitch
- hasp
- moor
- belt
- cinch
- anchor
- latch
- lock
- joint
- hang
- fasten
- deposit
- wedge
- stay
- rig
- staple
Antonyms
- unlock
- unpin
- unfasten
- untie
- unstaple
- unbar
- unzip
- unchain
- dislodge
- unhook
- unbelt
- unbuckle
- unbutton
- detach
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] decide upon or fix definitely.
Synonyms
- pick out
- specify
- determine
- limit
- define
- name
- select
- quantify
- reset
- take
- choose
Antonyms
- travel
- move
- undercharge
- straight line
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] prepare for eating by applying heat.
Synonyms
- concoct
- scallop
- create from raw material
- dress
- devil
- keep
- precook
- cook up
- flambe
- put on
- preserve
- lard
- dress out
- deglaze
- ready
- make
- prepare
- escallop
- whomp up
- whip up
- create from raw stuff
Antonyms
- separate
- unilateral
- unscrew
- nonpayment
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] take vengeance on or get even.
Synonyms
- pay off
- pay
- pay back
- get back
- get
Antonyms
- decrease
- let go of
- lower
- divest
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study.
Synonyms
- ready
- prepare
- gear up
- set up
Antonyms
- uncover
- unsaddle
- unharness
- uncouple
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. fix
noun. ['ˈfɪks'] informal terms for a difficult situation.
Synonyms
- difficulty
- muddle
- dog's breakfast
- jam
- mess
- pickle
- kettle of fish
- dog's dinner
Antonyms
- allow
- permit
- disconnect
- figure
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] set or place definitely.
Synonyms
- constitute
- institute
- found
- plant
Antonyms
- unshared
- divided
- distributive
- segregated
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] make fixed, stable or stationary.
Synonyms
- attach
Antonyms
- unclip
- unhitch
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. fix
verb. ['ˈfɪks'] make infertile.
Synonyms
- sterilize
- unsex
- operate on
- vasectomise
- castrate
- desexualize
- neuter
- spay
- sterilise
- operate
- alter
- demasculinize
- demasculinise
- desex
- desexualise
- vasectomize
Antonyms
- stay in place
- unbend
- stable
- stop
Etymology
- fixer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))