vt 1 a  :  to make firm, stable, or stationary  b  :  to give a permanent or final form to: as (1) :  to change into a stable compound or available form <bacteria that nitrogen>  (2) :  to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study  2  :  to hold or direct steadily <es her eyes on the horizon>   3 a  :  RESTORE, CURE <the doctor ed him up>   b  :  SPAY, CASTRATE 1 vi  :  to direct the gaze or attention  :  FOCUS, FIXATE - often used with on or upon
n :  a shot of a narcotic .
 
 
 
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